Visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao said in Moscow on Wednesday the China-Russia strategic partnership of cooperation is bound to have a better future so long as the two sides seize the opportunity and join hands in deepening it.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) shakes hands with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev during the celebration for the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between China and Russia in Moscow, capital of Russia, June 17, 2009. [Rao Aimin/Xinhua]

Hu made the remarks during talks with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev.

Hu recalled the development of Sino-Russian relations in the past 60 years, especially the achievements made since the two countries set up their strategic partnership of cooperation in 1996.

"The China-Russia strategic partnership of cooperation has become a model for relationships between big countries and neighbors," Hu said.

Chinese President Hu Jintao delivers a speech during the celebration for the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between China and Russia, in Moscow, capital of Russia, June 17, 2009. [Rao Aimin/Xinhua]

He made a four-point summarization of the experiences gained in the past 60 years of the bilateral diplomatic ties.

First, only with mutual trust and sincere treatment can bilateral political relations be continuously promoted.

Second, only with mutual respect, equality and reciprocity can common prosperity be realized through substantial cooperation.

Third, only with mutual understanding and support, and mutual backing on issues concerning each other's core interests can the fundamental interests of each other be effectively safeguarded.

Fourth, only by seeking common ground while shelving differences, and maintaining friendly consultations can the long-term, sound and steady growth of bilateral relations be guaranteed.