Mr Putin congratulated the Chinese leader on his 75th birthday, offering wishes of good health and success.
The Russian and Chinese Presidents dwelt on the international situation and current issues of bilateral cooperation.
Both sides agreed on the urgency of giving practical effect to the Russian-Chinese treaty singed in Moscow in July 2001. They also exchanged opinions on preparations for Chinese Prime Minister Zhu Rongzi’s visit to Russia.
They “synchronised watches” on problems of strategic stability, emphasizing the necessity of continued Russian-Chinese consultations and partnership coordination.