国内英语新闻:Xi Jinping, Kevin Rudd call for boosting China-Australia ties

Xi said China has attached great importance to its relations with Australia and regarded Australia as a trust-worthy partner.

He said both sides should make full use of various chances to push forward the bilateral comprehensive cooperative relationship into a higher level.

The vice president thus put forward a five-point proposal on boosting the relationship, according to a press release issued by the Chinese delegation.

He said both sides should further increase mutual political trust and keep timely and close communication on bilateral relations and other important issues of common concern.

He also said both sides should expand and explore more substantial cooperation, adding that more efforts could be made on sustainable development cooperation, financial cooperation and two- way investment.

Xi said both sides should enhance people-to-people and cultural exchange, so as to increase mutual trust, expand consensus and deepen mutual understanding and friendship.