The security talks, initiated in February 2005, served as a platform for the two states to enhance political trust and cooperation in various fields, especially in law-enforcement and security aspects.
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Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) meets with Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 8, 2009 |
They discussed bilateral ties, saying it witnessed a balanced, smooth and quality development this year, which marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and Russia.
They applauded the frequent high-level visits, improved strategic coordination, enhanced strategic mutual trust, and the expanding economic and humanitarian cooperation.
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China and Russia hold the fourth round of strategic security consultations in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 8, 2009. |
The two sides pledged to further strengthen coordination in their strive to promote the reform on global governance mechanism, maintain close cooperation on major international and regional issues, enhance regional cooperation and preserve their common interest.
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Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo (R Front) shakes hands with Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev after they signed the China-Russia strategic security consultations mechanism cooperation protocol following the fourth round of strategic security consultations in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 8, 2009. |
"The world is experiencing dramatic change and adjustment, which will offer new opportunities and challenges for the development of both China and Russia," Hu said during a 40-min meeting with Patrushev in the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing.
It will also raise new task and requirements for the development of the China-Russia strategic partnership of cooperation, Hu told the senior Russian security official.
China will work along with Russia, take the opportunities and enhance the all-round strategic coordination and substantial cooperation in various fields in a bid to lift bilateral ties into a new phase, Hu noted.
Hu proposed the two sides to tap the full potential of the strategic security talks so as to make further contribution to the development of bilateral ties.
Patrushev echoed Hu's remarks on world situation, adding that it is of great significance for Russia and China to speed up strategic coordination under the context of the global financial crisis.
The frequent exchange of high-level visits and cooperation in various fields fueled the development of bilateral ties, he said, vowing to further enhance cooperation with China in a bid to bolster bilateral ties.