China and Russia said in a joint statement issued on Monday that
reforms of the UN should be based on the broadest consensus among
member states.
The document, signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and
visiting President Hu Jintao, said that "attempts at forcefully
enlarging the UN Security Council could only yield adverse results
and reforms should be based on seeking the broadest consensus among
member states through consultation."
The statement said the two countries have common stance on key
principled issues in international politics, and have similar views
on major regional and international issues.
"China and Russia will further coordinate and deepen strategic
cooperation in foreign affairs to create a favorable international
environment for the development of both sides," said the
document.
In the statement, the two countries agreed to push ahead
multilateralism and democratization of international relations,
respecting the priority of international laws and pushing forward
the realization of a harmonious world with lasting peace and common
prosperity.
It also stressed the importance of further completing the
treaties and laws on international anti-terrorism cooperation. Both
sides expressed hope that the Convention on the Suppression of Acts
of Nuclear Terrorism could enter into force at an early date.
On preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
and their carriers, China and Russia promised to tighten export
control. They also called on all nations to strictly abide by UN
Security Council Resolution 1540.
The joint document also underlined the importance of enacting
laws and concluding treaties to prevent arms race in the outer
space, as well as of adopting measures to curb new threats arising
from the swift development of communication systems and the
technology of information industry including the Internet.
President Hu arrived in Moscow earlier on Monday for a three-day
state visit.
(Xinhua News Agency March 27, 2007)
