Vice-premier calls for closer China-Russia collaboration

China and Russia should strengthen synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and the development of the Eurasian Economic Union, and further align China's Northeast revitalization strategy with Russia's Far East development strategy, Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang said on Thursday.

Ding made the remarks while addressing the 11th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia.

China remains the largest trading partner of Russia's Far East, he said, adding that key cooperation projects are moving forward at a faster pace, and the mutual visa-free policy has boosted both cross-border travel flows and cargo trade.