He wrote about this in an article for the People's Daily. The text was published on the Kremlin's website.
"It is Russian-Chinese relations that today actually act as the cornerstone of regional, and global stability," the Russian head of state said.
According to him, relations between Moscow and Beijing stimulate economic growth and serve as a guarantor of a positive agenda in international affairs, and are also an example of harmonious creative cooperation between major powers.
He expressed confidence that friendship and partnership, based on the strategic choice of the peoples of Russia and China, will continue to grow and strengthen for the sake of the well-being and prosperity of the two countries.
"And this will undoubtedly be facilitated by the current visit to Russia of the President of the People's Republic of China," the Russian president wrote.
In the article, Putin also noted that the upcoming visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Russia is a significant event that once again confirms the special nature of the Russian-Chinese partnership.