Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) speaks with visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao and his wife Liu Yongqing prior to an informal dinner at Putin's residence in Novo-Ogaryovo outside Moscow, May 26, 2003. President Hu arrived in Russia on Monday on his first trip abroad as President of PRC, a visit intended to underline the importance of the two nations' strategic partnership and help forge closer economic ties. [Reuters]
 
 
 

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