Deepening mutual political trust should be made a priority by the two sides, and they should support each other in issues of the other side's core interests and grave concern, support each other to develop and maintain timely communication and close coordination in significant issues, Wen said.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao addresses the opening ceremony of the Third Sino-Russian economic forum in Moscow, capital of Russia, October 28, 2008. [Xinhua]

The two sides agreed that they should work together to safeguard the healthy and stable development of the economy and finance in the two countries and the world as well.

They should join hands to strive for the perfection of the international financial system and a bigger say of developing countries in this regard, reform the international financial supervision system and push forward the construction of a diversified international currency system, the two sides agreed.

Wen described the China-Russia cooperation as "comprehensive and mutually beneficial", saying it has great potential and broad prospects.

During the talks, the Chinese premier put forward a series of proposals to further enlarge the scale and enhance the level of cooperation, which the Russian side highly values, Yang said.

The two sides decided to continue to optimize trade structures and standardize trade orders between the two countries, and strengthen cooperation in such areas as energy, investment, mechanical and electrical products and aerospace industry.

The two sides also signed 14 documents covering such important projects as the construction of China-Russian crude oil pipeline.

The two countries agreed to take the opportunity of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations, which falls next year, to comprehensively promote cultural exchanges.

Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev (R) shakes hands with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan, October 31, 2008. [Xinhua/Rao Aimin]

With regard to Wen's visit to Kazakhstan, Yang said that Kazakhstan is a friendly neighbor and an important partner of China, adding that Wen's visit pushed forward the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Both sides spoke highly of their friendship and practical cooperation, pledging to remain good neighbors, friends and partners, Yang said.