China hails mutual visa-free travel with Russia as sign of deep strategic trust

The mutual visa exemption between China and Russia fully reflects the high level of strategic mutual trust between the two countries, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday.

Guo made the remarks at a regular news briefing when asked to comment on statements made by the Russian leader during talks with the Chinese leader in Bishkek, in which Russia expressed willingness to turn the mutual visa exemption into a permanent arrangement, provided China deems it feasible and is willing to do the same.

The mutual visa exemption helps facilitate the movement of people between the two countries, strengthens friendship between the two peoples, and promotes exchanges and cooperation across various fields, Guo added.