Hu Jintao, Obama have telephone conversation

President Hu Jintao has held a telephone conversation on bilateral ties with his US counterpart, Barack Obama. Both sides expressed willingness to further the ties.

Hu Jintao said China is ready to strengthen dialogue, promote mutual trust and expand cooperation with the US.

This aims to confront various global challenges together and push forward a stable development of the Sino-US relationship. Hu Jintao said the core interest of each country should be respected and taken into consideration by the other.

Obama said enhancing bilateral constructive dialogue and cooperation is in the interest of not only the two countries, but the world at large. He said the US government is willing to join hands with China to develop a more active and constructive bilateral relationship.