"It is of fundamental importance that relations between Russia and China are not opportunistic and are not directed against anyone. Our cooperation in world affairs today serves as one of the main stabilizing factors in the international arena," the Russian leader pointed out, TASS reported.
According to Putin, Russia and China together uphold the principles of justice and a democratic world order that reflects multipolar realities and a world order based on international law.
"Russia and China are successfully cooperating in the UN, BRICS, SCO and G20. We are determined to further harmonize integration processes in the Eurasian space, to combine the potential of the Eurasian Economic Community and your, my dear friend, Belt and Road Initiative," the Russian leader listed.
Putin expressed hope that his current visit would give an additional impetus to the development of the entire complex of bilateral cooperation.
"I would like to emphasize: I am very happy to arrive in China and to meet with you," he told Xi Jinping.