China, Russia leaders reject force on Iran, N.Korea

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Source: Reuters

China, Russia leaders reject force on Iran, N.Korea

By Oleg Shchedrov
Mon Mar 26, 1:32 PM ET

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao and Russian leader
Vladimir Putin called on Monday for peaceful solutions to the crises over
Iran and North Korea's nuclear programs and pledged to stop an arms race
in space.

The two leaders, who hope to counter Washington's clout by promoting
internationally agreed solutions to world crises, said in a joint declaration
that they shared a common position on big global issues.

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A joint Sino-Russian declaration said that the problem of Iran's civilian
nuclear program, believed by Washington to be a cover for an atomic
weapon, "should be resolved exclusively in a peaceful way, through
negotiations."

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The two countries' potential partnership has been stymied by their desire
to keep a state grip on energy deals. Previous plans for key oil and gas
pipelines have languished after both sides trumpeted initial agreements.

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