Chinese, Japanese leaders agree to exchange regular visits

Source: Xinhua | 05-07-2008 18:03

TOKYO, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao and Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda agreed Wednesday to establish a mechanism for a regular exchange of visits between leaders of the two countries in an effort to enhance bilateral ties.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) meets with Japanese  Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda in Tokyo, capital of Japan,  May 7, 2008.(Xinhua Photo)

Hu, who is on a five-day "warm-spring" state visit to Japan, held official talks with Fukuda at the prime minister's official residence Wednesday morning.