Chinese President Hu Jintao on Monday put forward a five-point proposal on boosting Chinese-Italian ties. In talks with Italian President Giorgio Napolitano, Hu said bilateral ties have witnessed healthy and stable expansion over the past 39 years since the two established diplomatic relations. In 2004, the two countries agreed to build an all-around strategic partnership, unveiling a new page for the Chinese- Italian friendly cooperation, Hu noted. As next year is to mark the 40th anniversary of the forging of bilateral diplomatic relations, China is willing to join hands with Italy to lift bilateral ties to a higher level, Hu said. The Chinese president thus tabled a five-point proposal in a bid to boost bilateral ties in an all-around manner. The two leaders conducted the talks at the Quirinal Palace. Napolitano hosted a grand welcoming ceremony in honor of Hu prior to the talks. President Hu arrived in Rome earlier on Sunday for a state visit at the invitation of Napolitano. Hu is also to attend the summit of the Group of Eight and major developing countries later this week in L'Aquila of Italy. 