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President Vladimir Putin and President of China Hu Jintao took part in the opening ceremony of the Year of China in Russia

March 26, 2007, The Kremlin, Moscow

The two Presidents attended the gala performance at the State Kremlin Palace of the Spring Symphony, which opened the Year of China in Russia.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr Putin said he was confident that many of the economic, scientific and cultural initiatives put forward last year will be developed in worthy fashion.

The opening of the Year of China in Russia marks the ascension towards new heights in the partnership between the two countries, Mr Putin said. Russia and China are not simply close neighbours, but are two great civilisations, the history and culture of which carry an immense power of mutual cultural and spiritual attraction.

March 26, 2007, The Kremlin, Moscow