[HIGHLIGHTS] The Chinese Foreign Ministry congratulated Russia on its election as president

The Chinese Foreign Ministry congratulated Russia on its election as president. The corresponding statement by the official representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Li Jian is reported by TASS.

According to him, China and Russia are the largest neighbors and comprehensive strategic partners in the new era. Earlier, the head of the Gagauz autonomy of Moldova, Evgenia Gutsul, sent Vladimir Putin congratulations on his convincing victory in the Russian presidential elections. The President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev also congratulated Putin.