Pictures: Chinese Premier Li Qiang Visits Russia

Russia and China will celebrate the 75th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations this year.

Russia was the first country to recognize the People’s Republic of China on the day after its establishment.

"Over the decades, Russian-Chinese relations have reached an unprecedented high level of comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction," Mishustin said.

He also noted that mutual investments between Russia and China continue to grow. Despite external pressure, Moscow and Beijing have exceeded target trade figures, hitting over 20 trillion rubles ($220 billion) in 2023.

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang lands in Moscow for an official visit.

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Russian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrey Rudenko at the welcoming ceremony for the Chinese PM.

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Li said the Moscow talks would lay out a solid foundation for realizing the next steps in bilateral cooperation and hear reports from Russian and Chinese commissions at the event.

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Li Qiang lays flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier near the Kremlin.

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The Chinese delegation takes part in the 29th meeting of the Russian and Chinese heads of government.

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Russian PM Mikhail Mishustin and Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Mishustin stressed that the two governments have established a process for regular top-level meetings.

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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The Chinese premier stressed that China is fully confident of further strengthening the multifaceted, mutually beneficial cooperation between the two nations.

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