Chinese President Hu Jintao on Wednesday exchanged congratulations with presidents of Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia to mark the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with the three countries.

Hu said in a message to Hungarian President Madl Ferenc that hemade a successful visit to Hungary in June. The two countries agreed to promote their relations to a partnership of cooperation,he said.

"I would like to work with you to follow the principles enshrined in the joint declaration and further push ahead mutuallybeneficial cooperation for the well-being of the two countries andthe two peoples," said Hu.

Madl said there has been a long-time friendship between the twopeoples and that his country is willing to enhance cooperation with China in various fields.

In his message to Czech President Vaclav Klaus, Hu said Klaus' successful visit to China in April has boosted bilateral relations.

"China is ready to work with the Czech side to bring bilateral ties to a new level on the basis of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, and non-interference in each other's internal affairs," said Hu.

Klaus said China has made notable achievements since its reformand opening up drive in the late 1970s. Bilateral relations will continue to develop in a way that will benefit both sides, he said.

In a message to Slovak President Ivan Gashparovic, Hu said better cooperation is the common wish of the two peoples and is inthe interests of both countries. China would like to work togetherwith Slovakia to promote bilateral relations.

Gashparovic said the 2003 joint declaration signed by Chinese and Slovakian leaders laid a good foundation for the further development of friendship of the two countries and the two peoples.He expressed belief that the two sides will deepen cooperation in the spirit of the joint declaration.

Source: Xinhua