Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) shakes hands with Tajik President Emomali Rakhmon, in Yekaterinburg, Russia, on June 15, 2009. [Rao Aimin/Xinhua]

Rakhmon said his country is willing to enhance agricultural, mining and financial cooperation. He also reiterated Tajikistan's support for the One-China policy, and joint efforts to combat extremism, terrorism and separatism.

During the meeting with his Pakistani counterpart, Asif Ali Zardari, President Hu reviewed the traditional friendship with Pakistan, and said China is willing to promote economic cooperation, and provide support for anti-terrorism and resettling Pakistani refugees.

Zadari said Pakistan cherished its friendly ties with China, and is willing to do its utmost to develop the relationship. Zadari said the Pakistani government is willing to further cooperate with China on anti-terrorism so as to maintain regional peace and stability.