Chinese and Russian Leaders Strengthen Bilateral Ties in Beijing Meeting
Zhao Leji and Valentina Matviyenko discuss enhancing cooperation between China and Russia during their meeting in Beijing.
Beijing, November 3 (Daily Kiran) : Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China, met with Valentina Ivanovna Matviyenko, chairwoman of the Federation Council of Russia, in Beijing on November 3.
During their discussion, Zhao highlighted the significant meetings between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this year in May and August. These encounters have propelled China-Russia relations into a new phase of active and accelerated development. Zhao expressed China’s readiness to enhance strategic communication, deepen political mutual trust, and expand mutually beneficial cooperation across various sectors, building on the important consensus reached by both leaders.
Matviyenko acknowledged that under the strategic guidance of Presidents Putin and Xi, the friendly cooperation between Russia and China continues to deepen. She congratulated China on the successful convening of the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. Matviyenko emphasized the Federation Council’s commitment to strengthening exchanges and cooperation with China’s NPC, fully utilizing the exchange mechanisms between the legislative bodies of both nations, and promoting practical collaboration in trade and investment. She also underscored the importance of enhancing cultural and educational exchanges to lay a solid foundation for friendship between the two countries for future generations.
