Russia-China relations turn into new type of interstate relations

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BEIJING, October 1 (Itar-Tass) -- The relations between China and
Russia turned into "a new type of interstate relations," Chinese President
Hu Jintao said in a telegram sent to his Russian counterpart Dmitry
Medvedev on occasion of the 60th anniversary of establishing diplomatic
relations between the countries. Moscow was the first to recognize the new
Chinese state and established diplomatic relations with the country.
"For the past 60 years Chinese-Russian relations have passed an
extraordinary way and turned in a new type of interstate relations
matching the tendencies of the new times. The countries are building up
bilateral political mutual trust, are expanding all-round business
cooperation and enhance cultural exchanges," the Chinese leader said in
the telegram. He noted that "both sides are maintaining close cooperation
in international and regional affairs."
"The ideas of Chinese-Russian "friendship passed from generation to
generation" and "bilateral development" were imprinted deeply in the
hearts of people," Hu Jintao said. "The development of Chinese-Russian
relations did not only bring real benefits to the peoples of the
countries, but also contributes to peace, stability and development in the
region and in the whole world," he noted.
"I believe in good prospects of Chinese-Russian relations. The Chinese
side will adhere to the principles and the spirit of the Treaty on Good
Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation between China and Russia, will
expand all-round and diversified exchanges and cooperation at various
levels between the countries, will exert all efforts to bring
Chinese-Russian good neighborliness, friendship and strategic cooperation
to a higher level and to ensure peace in the world and promote common
development," Hu pledged.
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