Chinese, Russian presidents hold talks
BEIJING. September 27. KAZINFORM Chinese President Hu Jintao held talks with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev here Monday morning, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral ties and coordination on international affairs; Kazinform refers to Xinhua.
"This visit is a major event in China-Russia ties of this year," Hu said during the talks.
Hu said he was convinced that Medvedev's visit will deepen bilateral strategic exchanges and practical cooperation in all areas, and will play an important role in pushing forward the robust growth of bilateral ties.
Noting he had met with President Hu five times this year, Medvedev said the frequent contacts between the two state leaders were conducive to the interests of the two peoples and the state-to-state ties.
The two leaders are scheduled to witness the signing of more than a dozen cooperative documents and attend a completion ceremony of the China-Russia oil pipeline after the talks.
The cooperative documents demonstrated the close cooperation and coordination between the two countries, said Medvedev.
He said he believed the visit can contribute to the further development of the Russia-China relations.
Prior to the talks, Hu hosted a red-carpet welcome ceremony for Medvedev at the Great Hall of the People; Kazinform cites Xinhua.
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