国内英语新闻:Hu's fruitful visit opens new chapter of China-U.S. cooperation: foreign minister

Yang said that, in the second decade of the 21st century, the international situation continued to experience profound and complex changes, while there were more and more global challenges.

He said China-U.S. cooperation was of great significance to the two countries and the world at large.

Both sides should jointly deal with the global financial crisis, push forward the international financial system's reform, wield positive impacts in the world arena, and keep effective communication and coordination on major regional and global issues, he said.

During his visit, President Hu exchanged views with the U.S. side on the world economy, the situation on the Korean Peninsula, the Iranian nuclear issue, the Sudanese situation, climate change and other major international and regional issues.

Chinese President Hu Jintao and U.S. President Barack Obama shake hands with crowds at a welcoming ceremony at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, capital of the United States, Jan. 19, 2011.

He said China and the United States should strengthen consultation and coordination on major issues concerning peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region and the world, effectively cope with global challenges, and create a better future for the world.

U.S. leaders agreed with President Hu's views, saying they would like to make joint efforts with China to strengthen cooperation in handling global issues and solve multilateral problems in the 21st century.

Both countries agreed to strengthen coordination and cooperation, continue to devote themselves to promoting peace, stability and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region, boost open and inclusive regional cooperation, and move forward sustainable development in different countries.

The China-U.S. Joint Statement issued during Hu's visit fully reflected the two countries' willingness to play a constructive and responsible role in the world.

Facing the challenges regarding world peace, international security, global development and others, China and the United States have become indispensable players in solving major international and regional issues.

The statement clearly and fully reflected this important trend, and displayed the two countries' important consensus on the Korean Peninsula's current situation, the Iranian nuclear issue, climate change and nuclear non-proliferation.

The consensus sent a positive message that China and the United States are making efforts to maintain regional and world peace and stability.

Yang said Hu's visit charted the course for development of China-U.S. ties in the future, boosted China-U.S. strategic mutual trust, promoted bilateral pragmatic cooperation in various fields, expanded bilateral humanistic exchanges, strengthened bilateral local-level governmental cooperation and increased bilateral communication and coordination on major international and regional affairs.

He also said the visit realized the goal of boosting mutual trust, strengthening friendship, deepening cooperation, and building the China-U.S. cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and mutual benefit.

It surely would further move forward the positive, cooperative and comprehensive China-U.S. relationship, and open a new chapter for bilateral cooperation of partners, the foreign minister said.