They agreed to jointly push forward their reciprocal and win-win economic and trade relations, and properly resolve existing differences and frictions through consultations while taking into consideration the fundamental interests of the two countries and their peoples.

They also agreed to strengthen exchanges and cooperation in a variety of fields, such as the military, law-enforcement, science and technology, education, culture and youth affairs. They would continue to conduct dialogues and cooperation on major issues such as anti-terrorism, non-proliferation, bird flu control, energy, environmental protection, disaster relief and maintenance of security and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.

Both sides would continue to push forward the process of the six-party talks on the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula and endeavor to help settle the Iranian nuclear issue diplomatically.

The two heads of state met with journalists and answered their questions after their talks.

Hu arrived here on Wednesday from the US port city of Seattle to continue his four-day state visit to the United States as Bush's guest.

This is Hu's first state visit to the United States and Seattle is the first stop of his US trip.

When his visit to the United States ends on Friday, Hu will head for Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Nigeria and Kenya.
 

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