Minister Dai Bingguo went to the Russian Embassy in China on September 7 to give his condolence to the hostage victims in Beslan.

Dai strongly condemned the attack and said that China supports Russia's struggle against terrorists, as well as any efforts to safeguard nation's security and territorial integrity.

China will work with Russia to fight terrorism, separatism and extremism, he said. He believed that under the leadership of President Vladimir Putin, the Russian people are bound to overcome difficulties and make progress on the road of the national revitalization and prosperity.

Russian Ambassador to China Igor Rogachev expressed gratitude for the support of the Chinese government and people, saying that China is Russia's reliable strategic partner. The Chinese are a sincere friend of the Russian people.

He said that the real friends appear while the difficulties come out. Russia will work with China in the bilateral framework, as well as in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to safeguard regional and world peace and security, he added.

Source: Xinhua