"The current situation in the world is pushing for the strengthening of the strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing," RIA Novosti quotes his statement.

According to him, China and Russia do not have geopolitical plans and goals in relation to any sovereign state.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin, at a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, noted the importance of coordinating the efforts of Russia and China for global stability.

He called relations between Russia and China an example of interstate cooperation in the 21st century.