Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and US President George W. Bush agreed Tuesday that a strong relationship between the two countries is conducive to world peace and prosperity.

"President Bush and I had an in-depth exchange of views on China-US relationship, and on national and regional issues of mutual interest," Premier Wen told reporters in a joint appearance with Bush in the White House.

"The discussion took place under a very friendly, candid, cooperative and constructive atmosphere, and we reached consensus on many issues," Wen said. "President Bush and I both believe that the further improvement and growth of the bilateral ties will not only bring benefits to the people of the two countries, but also in the interest of world peace and stability."

President Bush, on his part, said that the relationship between the United States and China is good and strong and the United States will continue to keep it that way.

"We just had a very friendly and candid discussion. There is no question in my mind that when China and the United States work closely together, we can accomplish a lot of very important objectives," Bush said.

"Our relationship is good and strong and we are determined to keep it that way for the good of our respective peoples and for the sake of peace and prosperity in the world," he said.

Premier Wen is in Washington on a four-day official visit to the United States.