MOSCOW, March 20 Significant steps in the development of relations between Russia and China have been made over the past 10 years, trade turnover has more than doubled, now it stands at $185 billion , Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
“It is symbolic that exactly 10 years ago we met — you made your first visit as chairman of the People's Republic of China to Russia. During this time, we have taken significant steps in the development of our relations «, — Putin said at a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Putin added that «more than doubled» the trade turnover between Russia and China, and that it now stands at $185 billion.
< br />Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Russia on a working visit on March 20, his first trip abroad since being re-elected as head of state for a third term.
