ST. PETERSBURG, October 21. /TASS/. The highest-level Russia-China dialogue positively impacts Moscow-Beijing relations, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said at the 31st regular meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
"Thanks to the intensive dialogue on the highest level, that is, between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, our bilateral relations are actively developing in the spirit of a comprehensive strategic partnership and cooperation," he emphasized.
According to Mishustin, "the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation serves as the basic guideline" in this aspect, since it has been in effect for 25 years. The Russian prime minister emphasized that his and Li Qiang’s joint work "is aimed at maximizing the creative potential of Russia-China cooperation, creating new possibilities for industrial and investment growth, and promoting large joint projects in industry, energy, high technology, and the digital economy." "Most importantly, we aim to ensure a prosperous life for the citizens of Russia and China," he added.