On August 9, 2008 (July 9, 2008 in the lunar calendar), Hu Jintao met with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. On August 9, 2008, President Hu Jintao met at Yingtai, Zhongnanhai with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who was here to attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics. Putin warmly congratulated the wonderful and successful opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics. Hu Jintao thanked Russia for its support for China's hosting of the Beijing Olympics. Hu Jintao said that at present, the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination is advancing comprehensively in accordance with the goals we have jointly determined. The development of China and Russia is facing many opportunities and challenges. China and Russia should continue to strengthen strategic cooperation in the following aspects. First, continue to jointly promote the process of world multipolarity and democratization of international relations, and establish a fair and reasonable new international political and economic order. The second is to strengthen cooperation in the political field and strengthen multilateral cooperation. The third is to adhere to mutual benefit and win-win results and achieve common development. Putin said that Russia will not waver in its friendly policy towards China. At present, Russia-China relations are developing smoothly, border demarcation work has been successfully completed, and intergovernmental cooperation mechanisms have been continuously improved. We are looking forward to the 13th regular meeting between the two prime ministers to raise practical cooperation between the two countries in various fields to a new level. Hu Jintao once again expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Russia for providing valuable support and selfless assistance to the China people in fighting the devastating Wenchuan earthquake in Sichuan. Hu Jintao said that Russia's assistance reflects the Russian people's deep friendship with the China people and demonstrates the high level of China-Russia strategic cooperative partnership. Primary and secondary school students in the earthquake-stricken areas of China have just finished recuperation in Russia. This event is of great significance to promoting China-Russia friendship for generations. Putin said that we believe that the government and people of China are fully capable of overcoming the earthquake disaster. Our assistance is a manifestation of friendship and good-neighborliness, which is what good neighbors should do. Ling Jihua, Secretary of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, Wang Huning, Secretary of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Central Policy Research Office, and State Councilor Dai Bingguo attended the meeting. Comment: Strengthen friendly relations between China and Russia.