Xi, Putin send congratulatory letters to 10th China-Russia Expo

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin each sent congratulatory letters on Sunday to the 10th China-Russia Expo, which opened in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province in northeast China.

Pointing out that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination and the 25th anniversary of the signing of the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation, Xi said that bilateral cooperation in various fields has continuously deepened and solidified, achieving fruitful results thanks to the joint efforts of the two countries.

It is hoped that this expo will serve as an opportunity for various sectors of the two countries to leverage their geographical proximity and complementary advantages, deepen all-round practical cooperation, further promote economic and social development, and continuously enhance the well-being of the two peoples, thereby making contributions to the steady and long-term development of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era, Xi said in the letter.

In his message, Putin said the expo has evolved into the largest exhibition event between the two countries, providing a platform for direct and in-depth dialogue between the two sides.

It is believed that this expo will achieve positive results, lay the groundwork for new mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries, and bring benefits to the two peoples, Putin said.