China, Russia vow to further bolster ties

Xi, Putin exchange congratulations on 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations

As Wednesday marked the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia, President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, expressing Beijing's hope of future growth of its relationship with Moscow.

Underlining the great importance he attaches to the development of Sino-Russian ties, Xi said he is ready to work with Putin and take the occasion of the 75th anniversary as an opportunity to firmly steer bilateral relations in the right direction.

Xi vowed to continue expanding all-around practical cooperation and jointly promoting the high-quality development and modernization of the two countries.