Putin's visit to enrich China-Russia ties: Newspaper
20/3/2006 17:50
An article carried by China Daily highlighted in Beijing today that the
China-Russia strategic partnership is glowing with optimism, standing at an
all-time high.
The newspaper made the remark upon Russian President Vladimir
Putin's China visit starting tomorrow.
"A concrete demonstration of the
strategic partnership will be several agreements the leaders will ink in the
next two days, and they are expected to detail cooperation on energy, trade,
Shanghai Cooperation Organization and issues concerning Central Asia and other
parts of the world," the article predicted.
Putin announced in January that
the proposal on the pipeline to send oil from Siberia to China will be finalized
in April, and construction is due to begin in the summer.
"Such a statement
indicates that the pipeline issue will be one of the priority topics for
President Hu Jintao and Putin. Energy will dominate trade this year, and for
many years to come," the article said. Energy cooperation is based on mutual
needs and benefits both sides.
"Bilateral relations are built on solid
foundations," the article noted, adding that Putin's China visit will maintain
the healthy development of bilateral relations and these ties have been moving
further into trade, politics and non-governmental fields.
The article also
pointed out that a good working and personal relationship between the two
leaders facilitates their exchange of views on issues of utmost importance,
adding that Putin's China visit will mean new additions to the strategic
cooperation partnership.
In addition, the two countries have decided to hold
the Year of Russia in China this year and the Year of China in Russia in 2007,
which will further the pragmatic cooperation in every area and make new
breakthroughs in key areas such as economy, trade, science and technology, the
article said.
"The upcoming events in the two years will further accelerate
Sino-Russian ties and a stable, healthy China-Russia relationship not only
safeguards the national interests of both countries but also contributes to
global peace, stability and development," the article stresses.
Xinhua
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