China, Slovakia pledge cooperation efforts

Continuing on his three-nation tour, Chinese President Hu Jintao has now arrived in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, for a state visit. It's aimed at expanding friendly and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries.

Visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) meets with Slovakian  President Ivan Gasparovic for talks in Bratislava, capital of  Slovakia June 18, 2009.(Xinhua Photo)

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On his arrival, Hu Jintao spoke highly of the existing bilateral ties and vowed to work with the Slovak side to deepen cooperation. The President later held talks with his Slovak counterpart Ivan Gasparovic. They agreed to consolidate their traditional friendship and strengthen cooperation.

President Hu also made a four-point proposal, which concerned mutual political trust, economic links, cultural exchanges and increased cooperation.

Gasparovic said his country welcomes more investments from China and is ready to promote reciprocal cooperation in the fields of science and technology, energy, infrastructure and tourism.