He said that he has just listened to Putin's speech at the Summit and found many similarities among their views. Putin said that he also knew the content of President Jiang's speech at the Summit, and agreed with Jiang that they have identical views on many issues, such as the role of the United Nations, the new international order and the world multi-polarization. Jiang Zemin said that they have met and teleponed each other during the first half of this year. In the second half, they two and also the two Prime Ministers will have opportunities to meet each other again, which means that high level exchanges between the two countries have been frequent. We both are concerned over the domestic development of each other's country.
China sincerely wishes Russia better development.
Putin said that Russia attaches great importance to developing its ties with China. The friendly and good-neighborly relations between Russia and China are not only in their own interests but also conducive to the stability in the world. Russia will pay great attention to the implementation of the agreements made between the two heads. Putin also said that the common stand of the two countries on the international arms control and reduction has already produced positive influence. Russia will continue to adhere to these principles and coordinate its actions with China.