Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said that since the beginning of the epidemic, the presidents of Russia and China have maintained close contacts, and the two countries will continue to develop communication at all levels.
“Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the two heads of state and high-ranking officials of China and Russia have maintained close communication through various means, and have communicated effectively and timely on bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields,” the spokesman said. press briefing on Wednesday.
Zhao Lijian stressed that the parties will “continue to develop exchanges at all levels” as well as comprehensive partnerships and strategic interaction.
Earlier, the press secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov denied media reports about the refusal of Chinese President Xi Jinping to come to Russia, calling them false.
The Kremlin spokesman said that with the easing of restrictions imposed in China due to COVID-19, all planned visits will be carried out.
Source: RIA Novosti