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June 26, 2009 / 10:30 AM

Chinese leader lauds Thai ties

China's President Hu Jintao (L) speaks with former President Jiang Zemin during a celebration to mark the 30th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing December 18, 2008. China must press forward with market reforms, Hu said on Thursday as the Communist-ruled country celebrated 30 years of reforms at a time of deepening economic distress. (UPI Photo/Stephen Shaver)

China's President Hu Jintao (L) speaks with former President Jiang Zemin during a celebration to mark the 30th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing December 18, 2008. China must press forward with market reforms, Hu said on Thursday as the Communist-ruled country celebrated 30 years of reforms at a time of deepening economic distress. (UPI Photo/Stephen Shaver) | License Photo

BEIJING, June 26 (UPI) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao met with Thailand Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva in Beijing Friday to stress closer ties between the nations, officials said.

Hu called Thailand a reliable friend and good partner of China in Southeast Asia. He said China placed great importance on its relations with Thailand and was ready to deepen bilateral links, Xinhua, the official, state-run Chinese news service, reported.

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It was Abhisit's first official visit to China since he took office last December.

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