MOSCOW, Dec 5 external pressure, since the countries are interested in each other's prosperity, said Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
«Our countries have coinciding approaches to many problems of our time. Together we stand for the formation of a multipolar architecture of international relations. external pressure,” Mishustin said at the 27th regular meeting of the heads of government of Russia and China.
He recalled that, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin, “Russia needs a prosperous China, in turn, China needs a successful Russia».
«Relations between Russia and China are in the nature of a comprehensive and strategic partnership. And we are confidently and steadily moving forward in all areas, even in conditions of crisis in the global economy,» the Russian Prime Minister stressed.
In turn, Premier Li Keqiang of the State Council of the People's Republic of China noted that the Russian Federation and China have a common course for the comprehensive development of cooperation. He called the directions of development of interaction between the countries voiced by Mishustin constructive and noted that exports and imports are constantly increasing, direct investments are increasing, large-scale projects are being implemented in the energy sector, and this area itself is the «cornerstone of cooperation» between Russia and China. He added that the recovery of supply chains affected by the coronavirus pandemic has already begun.
«Our trade and economic cooperation demonstrates an inexhaustible source of energy,» Li Keqiang concluded.
The Chinese head of government also expressed his intention to strengthen contacts in in the field of culture and sports, to develop humanitarian cooperation, including in the field of education.
«As the situation with the pandemic improves, we will expect an increase in contacts between our citizens, which will contribute to the rapprochement of our peoples, strengthening mutual understanding… In short, the Chinese side is ready to further strengthen trust, cooperation, strategic partnership between our countries, unlock the potential of existing cooperation mechanisms,» he added.