Hu wraps up 'breakthrough' visit to Russia

China’s President Hu Jintao on Thursday wrapped up a visit to Russia that has seen the two powers vow to beat the economic crisis and reverse plummeting trade by bolstering their strong ties.

After the talks Wednesday with President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, the Chinese delegation met with Russian business leaders before heading to Slovakia on a two-day visit.

The leaders have been keen to play up the importance of gas and oil from Russia to energy-hungry China, including a loan deal worth 25 billion dollars for Russian oil supplies over the next 20 years through a new pipeline.
AFP