国内英语新闻:Russian president looking forward to Hu's state visit

MOSCOW, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday that he is looking forward to meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao next month during the Chinese leader's trip to Russia.

    Medvedev, who met with Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo on Friday, said he and Hu will exchange views on major international and regional issues of common concern during their June meeting.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (L, front) shakes hands with Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo (R) while meeting with security representatives of the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) in Moscow, Russia, May 29, 2009

In addition to meeting with Medvedev, Hu also is scheduled to participate in summits of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) in Yekaterinburg.

    Meanwhile, Medvedev said Russia-China relations enjoy sound momentum and that Russia is satisfied with the current state of bilateral ties between the two countries.

    Dai, for his part, said Hu's state visit to Russia and attendance at the summits will be of great significance.

    China, Dai said, is willing to work with Russia to take their strategic partnership to a higher level.