Putin and Li Qiang Discuss Long-Term Strategic Partnerships

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Premier Li Qiang met in Moscow to discuss extensive joint plans and projects, focusing on economic and humanitarian sectors. Both leaders expressed their commitment to strengthening long-term cooperation between their nations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chinese premier Li Qiang in Moscow on Wednesday, according to the Kremlin.

"Our countries have large-scale joint plans, projects in the economic and humanitarian areas, we expect them to last for many years," the RIA state news agency quoted Putin as saying.

Li noted earlier on Wednesday that Beijing was ready to work with Russia to enhance practical cooperation.