On the border issue between the two countries, Wen and Singh agreed that the two sides should continue their frank and candid dialogues, and try to make headway through negotiations on the basis of the existing guiding political principles until reaching a fair and reasonable solution acceptable to both sides. Meanwhile, both the countries should ensure stability and peace in their border areas.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) meets with Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in Hua Hin, Thailand, October 24, 2009. Wen Jiabao and Kevin Rudd are here to attend a series of leaders' meeting related to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).[Liu Weibing/Xinhua]

When meeting with Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, Wen said the two countries should handle their bilateral ties on the principles of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, and seeking common ground while reserving differences. The two countries should respect and take care of each other's core interest and major concerns. They should also intensify dialogues and cooperation, steadily enriching the meanings of Sino-Australian ties of all-round cooperation.

Sharing Wen's views, Rudd said Australia will firmly pursue the one-China policy, respecting the integrity of China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. He also pledged Australia's readiness to enhance strategic cooperation with China in all areas.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) meets with Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva in the southern Thai resort town of Hua Hin, Oct. 25, 2009. [Liu Weibing/Xinhua]

On the free trade accord between China and Australia, the two premiers reiterated that the two countries should unremittingly push ahead the negotiations to strive for a high-quality, all-round framework acceptable to both sides.

Wen has also met with premiers from Thailand, New Zealand and Myanmar.

Yang described Wen's visit as fruitful and significant, which fully demonstrated China's policy toward its neighboring countries. Or as Premier Wen put it, with all its sincerity, resolve and confidence, China will join hands with other East Asian countries and make unremitting efforts for common, sustained and harmonious development.