Medvedev: CPC congress enhances ties

Russian prime minister said meeting opened a new chapter for relations

The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China was a significant event that set out the blueprint for China's future development and has greatly enhanced relations between China and Russia, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday.

"Russia has paid close attention to the progress of 19th CPC National Congress and its outcomes. Russia and China share a comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination, and our party-to-party exchanges are smooth and sound," he said.