China Ready To Strengthen Energy Partnership With Russia - Xi Jinping

BEIJING, Nov 25 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- Beijing is ready to strengthen the comprehensive energy partnership with Moscow, Chinese President Xi Jinping said, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

On Tuesday, the Chinese leader sent a telegram to participants of the seventh China-Russia Energy Business Forum, currently underway in Beijing.

"China is ready to work with Russia to further strengthen the comprehensive energy partnership and jointly maintain the stability and smooth operation of the global energy production and supply chain," China Central Television (CCTV) quoted the telegram as saying.

Xi Jinping emphasised that China-Russia energy cooperation had a solid foundation, served as an example of mutually beneficial cooperation, and played a positive role in promoting the economic and social development of both countries and improving the well-being of their peoples.

--BERNAMA-SPUTNIK/RIA NOVOSTI