国内英语新闻:China, Russia pledge to strengthen anti-drug efforts

BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- State Councilor Meng Jianzhu and Viktor Ivanov, director of Russia's Federal Narcotics Service, met on Sunday to discuss cooperative anti-drug efforts.

Meng, who is also minister of public security, said China hopes both sides will boost cooperation in drug control, enhance information exchanges and effectively combat drug-related crime.

"China wishes to work with Russia to promote the sound development of cooperation in drug control under the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and strengthen communication on major drug issues and encourage the international community to combat drug problems effectively," Meng said.

Ivanov said Russia is willing to enhance coordination with China on drug control issues, expand law enforcement cooperation and crack down on drug-related cross-border crime.