Hu, Bush discuss ways to tackle crisis

President Hu Jintao yesterday discussed with his US counterpart George W. Bush international cooperation to cope with the ongoing global financial turmoil.

In a telephone conversation, the leaders exchanged ideas about planned international financial summits and strengthening international cooperation to stabilize financial markets.

Bush said the United States hopes to make joint efforts with the international community to seek measures to overcome the crisis and maintain stability of the world economy.