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Chinese president's visit to Italy boosts relations: FM
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-07-08 13:17

Hu told Italian leaders that China is willing to join hands with Italy to carry forward the tradition of friendly cooperation between the two countries, confront the impact of the international financial crisis and promote the China-Italy comprehensive strategic partnership.

He offered a five-point proposal for promoting bilateral ties, including strengthening high-level exchanges, deepening political mutual trust, expanding pragmatic cooperation to realize mutual benefits, enhancing cultural and educational exchanges and boosting multilateral cooperation to promote world harmony, Yang said.

Hu's views and proposals with regard to the development of bilateral ties received active response from the Italian leaders.

The Italian leaders said that Italy and China have maintained historical friendship and bilateral cooperation in various fields has been smooth since the two countries established an all-around strategic partnership in 2004.

They expressed the will to further expand cooperation with China in such fields as economy and trade, tourism, science and technology and environmental protection.

The Italian leaders said China has played a vital role on the international arena and the two countries share consensus on a wide range of international issues.

Italy appreciates China's proposition on building a harmonious world and is willing to enhance cooperation with China on multilateral occasions.

Chinese president's visit to Italy boosts relations: FM
Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) shakes hands with Italian President Giorgio Napolitano prior to their talks in Rome, capital of Italy, July 6, 2009. [Xinhua]

The Italian side speaks highly of China's measures to confront the international financial crisis and is pleased to see that the policies and

measures adopted by the Chinese government to stimulate economic development have already taken effects.

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China's involvement is indispensable for efforts to stave off the impact of the international financial crisis, reform the international financial system and realize sustainable development, the Italian leaders said.

Yang said President Hu cut short his stay in Italy after concluding a state visit to the country and left for home early Wednesday due to the situation in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

State Councilor Dai Bingguo will attend the summit of the Group of Eight and major developing countries in the Italian city of L'Aquila on Hu's behalf.

The date for Hu's state visit to Portugal will be fixed by the Chinese and Portuguese sides some time later.

Hu arrived in Rome on Sunday for a state visit at the invitation of President Napolitano.

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