Xi, Putin envision strengthened energy cooperation

President Xi Jinping has called for efforts to bring China-Russia energy cooperation to a new level as he and Russian President Vladimir Putin sent congratulatory messages to the first Chinese-Russian Energy Business Forum in Beijing on Thursday.

Xi said in his letter that energy collaboration between China and Russia has seen fruitful outcomes in recent years, which has played a positive role in the social and economic development of both nations.

Saying that the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination has been operating at a high level, Xi said China stands ready to work with Russia to bring bilateral energy cooperation to a new height.