Putin confident of further strengthening of Russian-Chinese strategic energy alliance

HARBIN. May 17 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed confidence in further strengthening of the Russian-Chinese strategic energy alliance.

"I have no doubt that our strategic energy alliance, which has become a cornerstone of the entire global energy market, will continue to strengthen. Russia is ready and able to supply the Chinese economy, enterprises, towns and cities with eco-friendly, affordable energy, power and heating in a continuous and reliable manner," Putin said at the opening ceremony of the Russian-Chinese Expo and the 4th Russian-Chinese Interregional Cooperation Forum.