“We see attempts to destroy relations between Russia and China, we see this in practical politics.
And your questions are also related to this, ”the head of state said to journalist Kir Simmons in an exclusive interview with NBC.
Putin noted that Russia and China are neighbors and "do not choose neighbors."
“We are pleased with the unprecedented high level of our relations, as I said, which have developed over the previous decades, we value this.
Just as our Chinese friends value this, we see it too.
Why are you trying to entice us into any issues that you assess as you think are necessary for building your relations with China? "
- said the head of state.
His words are quoted by the press service of the Kremlin.
Earlier, Vladimir Putin said that trade between China and Russia in 2020 amounted to $ 104 billion, possibly increasing to $ 200 billion by 2024.