Communist Internet Friday 9th May 2000 9.30pm gmt Chinese, Russian Presidents Confer over Phone Chinese President Jiang Zemin and Russian President Vladimir Putin made a phone conversation Thursday afternoon, in which the two heads of state exchanged views on China-Russia relations and international issues of common concern. Jiang on Sino-Russian Relations President Jiang Zemin described this year as "an unusual year" for Sino-Russian relations. Jiang said that the two heads of state next month will meet in Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan, and Beijing, respectively, during which they will have an extensive and in- depth exchange of views on all issues of common concern. He said that China and Russia, as big countries and permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, are highly responsible in safeguarding international peace and security. The mutual trust and close cooperation between the two countries are in the fundamental interest of... http://www.billkath.demon.co.uk/cw/chineser/chineser.html
