BEIJING, November 9 (RIA Novosti) — Russia and China should stick to the existing line of cooperation, despite current geopolitical changes as it is important for the international law and stability, Russia's President Vladimir Putin said Sunday.
"Cooperation between Russia and China is extremely important for keeping the world in line with the international law, making it [the world] more stable," Putin stated during the talks with the Chinese President Xi Jinping held on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Beijing.
The Chinese leader accentuated the importance for both countries to adhere to the chosen line of cooperation, to expand and deepen it, despite the current geopolitical situation.
On Thursday Russian President Vladimir Putin said that increasing cooperation with China, including in the energy sector, is one of Russia's top foreign policy priorities.
The APEC summit is taking place this weekend in Beijing, China and will be followed by the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting (AELM) on Monday and Tuesday next week. The two meetings will bring together 21 nations to discuss economic issues as well as joining forces to respond to the Ebola virus epidemic, the situation in Ukraine and other ongoing issues.
