CRI听力:China, Russia to Deepen Comprehensive Partnership

Russian President Vladimir Putin says China and Russia will work together to promote the development of each country, and to contribute to a lasting world peace.

Putin made the remarks as he met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Moscow.

Putin adds that Russia steadfastly supports China's efforts regarding the Silk Road Economic Belt.

Wang Yi says China and Russia should explore the links between China's Silk Road Economic Belt initiative and Russia's idea of creating a cross-Eurasia passage and integrating Eurasian economies.

Just prior to the meeting, Wang Yi held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.

The two foreign ministers hailed the current bilateral relationship.

"Both countries share the belief that relations between Russia and China, our overwhelming partnership and strategic cooperation, have already become one of the important pillars for the development of both countries and one of the important safeguards for peace and stability in the region and the world."

The topics between the ministers also include President Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow in May for the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the victory in Europe in World War II.

The Chinese Foreign Minister is now heading to Belarus for an official visit.