Hu brought forward a four-point proposal for boosting China-Russia strategic coordination.

First, both countries should strengthen their coordination and cooperation in the institutionalization of the Group of 20, seek greater say for the two countries in international affairs and uphold their just rights and interests and those of the developing countries.

Second, both countries should keep close communication, and help maintain regional peace and stability.

Third, both sides should enhance cooperation in fighting terrorism, as well as the "three forces," namely extremism, separatism and terrorism.

Fourth, both countries should strengthen coordination and cooperation in such major international issues as climate change and energy security.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (5th L) and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (3rd R) meet in Moscow May 9, 2010. [Rao Aimin/Xinhua]

Medvedev shared Hu's views on further boosting bilateral relations, adding that Russia is ready to strengthen cooperation with China in economy and trade, science and technology, energy, culture, and regional affairs.

The Russian president said both sides should make joint efforts to make the "Year of Chinese Language" in Russia a success, regarding it as a major task for bilateral cultural cooperation this year.

Medvedev congratulated China over the grand opening of the Shanghai World Expo, and expressed expectation to attend Russia's National Pavilion Day at the Expo.

The meeting was the second between the two leaders in less than a month. Hu and Medvedev met in Brasilia on April 15 on the sidelines of a summit of the BRIC nations - Brazil, Russia, India and China.