President Hu Jintao has met with visiting Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Beijing.

During Thursday afternoon’s meeting at the Great Hall of the People, Hu Jintao says the China-Canada relationship has seen sound development since the two countries established diplomatic ties in the 1970s.

And the two sides have seen a new phase in their relationship since the 21st century began, as they develop a strategic partnership. He hopes the two countries will follow the Sino-Canadian Joint Declaration, engage in further political exchanges and understandings, and respect each other peoples’ choice of development and core interests. He called for more exchanges between the two peoples, especially young peoples, and the strengthening of cooperation in regional and global affairs, so as to push forward economic recovery and sustainable growth.

President Hu Jintao has met with visiting Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Beijing.

Harper says he is pleased to see China and Canada share more and more in many important issues. Canada is ready to develop the strategic partnership with China on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit. He hopes the two countries will continue political exchanges and deepen understanding, further cooperation in trade, energy and investment, and encourage exchanges between the two peoples.

During the meeting between top legislator Wu Bangguo and Harper, both agreed that exchanges between the legislatures of the two countries have become increasingly frequent with a mature mechanism and have seen many significant achievements. The two sides promise to further strengthen inter-parliamentary exchanges in the future.

Meanwhile, the 5th Canada China Business Forum has opened in Beijing.

Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang and visiting Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper attended the opening ceremony. The Canada China Business Forum is sponsored by China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and Canada Business Council.

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