China News Agency, Moscow, November 18 (Reporter Tian Bing) Russian President Putin said in a speech at the enlarged meeting of the Committee of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 18th that the relations between Russia and China have reached the highest level in history.

Certain Western countries are trying to sow discord between Russia and China.

Russia and China will continue to expand cooperation and strengthen coordination and cooperation in international affairs.

  Putin said in his speech that Russia-China relations "are a model of effective interaction between countries in the 21st century."

"Of course, not everyone likes this. Some Western partners are openly trying to create a wedge between Moscow and Beijing. We know this very well. Together with our Chinese friends, we will continue to expand in the political, economic and other fields. Cooperation to strengthen coordinated actions on the international stage."

  Putin emphasized that the relations between Russia and China have reached the highest level in history and have the nature of a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.

Putin said that Russia will continue to strengthen its relations with good neighbors, good friends, and good partners of the People’s Republic of China.

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