Vladimir Putin said that his visit to China was “very successful”. The prime minister also praised the overall development of Russian-Chinese relations.

“The development of Russian-Chinese relations both in foreign policy and in economics undoubtedly impacts the welfare of our people. This is why we attach such great significance to their promotion,” the prime minister said during the meeting.

“We have a clear idea of what needs to be done and how. We are facing up to our challenges, and are openly telling people about what we intend to do in our programmes. This, in my view, is what matters most.”

The latest round of Russian-Chinese talks in Beijing has reaffirmed the truly strategic nature of bilateral relations, Mr Putin told the media, adding that the political dialogue between the two countries continues to advance, the horizons of their cultural exchange are expanding, and economic and regional cooperation is growing stronger.