China - Russia even closer

Nine agreements, four concern future cooperation on the peaceful use of nuclear power.

The two countries also agreed to complete the construction of an oil pipeline connecting China and Russia by the end of 2008.

The two countries will strive to sharply increase the proportion of electro-mechanical equipment and high-tech products in the bilateral trade and will place great importance on the task of promoting the development of bilateral trade, the joint communique said.

(Shanghai Daily)