Chinese president meet foreign leaders on eve of Beijing Olympics

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During his meeting with Kazakhstan's President Nursultan Nazarbayev, Hu called him "an old friend of the Chinese people" and extended a warm welcome to him.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) shakes hands with  President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev during  their meeting in Beijing, China, Aug. 7, 2008. Nursultan  Nazarbayev is here to attend the opening ceremony of the  Beijing Olympic Games and other events. (Xinhua)

Nazarbayev said he came to Beijing to support his Chinese friends, and to encourage Kazakhstan athletes.

Editor:Wang Shuqin