FM affirms importance of China-Russia friendship

State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday no matter how precarious and challenging the international situation may be, China and Russia will maintain strategic focus and steadily advance their comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era.

Speaking at a press conference on the sidelines of the fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress, Wang said the China-Russia relationship not only benefits their peoples but also helps world peace, stability and development.

Wang said the China-Russia relationship is valued for its independence.

"It is based on non-alliance, non-confrontation and non-targeting of any third party, and it is free from interference or discord sown by third parties," he said.

"The friendship between the Chinese and Russian peoples is rock-solid and there is a bright prospect for bilateral cooperation," Wang added.