Chinese President Hu Jintao returned to Beijing this morning after his
three-day state visit to Russia at the invitation of his Russian counterpart
Vladimir Putin.
During the visit, President Hu held talks with Putin. The two countries
signed a joint statement on ways to further develop the Sino-Russian strategic
partnership of cooperation.
Both leaders attended the opening ceremony of the Year of China in Russia and
that of a Chinese national exhibition.
The Year of China in Russia, a reciprocal event to the Year of Russia marked
in China last year, will stage some 200 events covering politics, economy,
science and culture to enhance exchanges and understanding between the two
countries in various areas.
