Beijing, China (CNN) -- U.S. President Barack Obama huddled with the Chinese premier Wednesday on the final day of his visit to China. Obama's meeting with Prime Minister Wen Jiabao took place at the Diaoyutai State Guest House, continuing a theme of cooperation between the two nations and development of mutual interests. The men greeted each other in public before meeting privately. The White House hailed this week's meetings between Obama and Chinese leaders. "President Obama's visit to China has demonstrated the depth and breadth of the global and other challenges where US-China cooperation is critical," a White House statement said Wednesday. "His discussions with President Hu have strengthened possibilities for future cooperation.
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U.S. President Barack Obama meets Chinese premier on final day of his visit to China
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Obama visited the Great Wall before flying to South Korea
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U.S., China agree to team up to fight climate change, create clean energy
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"China and the United States share extensive common interests," Hu says
Though Hu said @placeholder was willing to discuss issues such as human rights and religion to broaden understanding between the nations, he acknowledged that each side had agreed to respect the other's cultural sovereignty.