Chinese president meets Kyrgyz leader

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-06-16 10:22

YEKATERINBURG, Russia -- Chinese President Hu Jintao met Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev on Monday in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation in various areas.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) shakes hands with Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev in Yekaterinburg, Russia, on June 15, 2009. [Xinhua]

The two leaders are meeting on the sidelines of the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which will discuss how to tackle the international financial crisis and expand cooperation in political, economic, security and other areas among member states.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (4th L) meets with Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev in Yekaterinburg, Russia, on June 15, 2009. [Xinhua]

China and Kyrgyzstan have seen their political mutual trust deepened and practical cooperation carried out in a comprehensive manner since the establishment of diplomatic ties 17 years ago.

SCO Member States

	Kazakhstan
	China
	Kyrgyzstan
	Russia
	Tajikistan
	Uzbekistan

SCO Observer States

	India
	Iran
	Mongolia
	Pakistan

BRICs

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	Brazil
	Russia
	India

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