This statement was made by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the second session of the 14th National People's Congress.

“China is ready to interact with Russia to further develop a new impetus for cooperation and constantly strengthen the foundation of friendship between the two peoples,” TASS quotes the diplomat.

Earlier, Li Hui, the special representative of the Chinese government for Eurasian affairs, said that the authorities of China and Russia should promote the further development of bilateral relations. 

China also stated that it stands for an equal and multipolar world.