1 Sep 2014 14:40

Beijing aims to enhance cooperation with Moscow, ready to withstand any test

US KHATYN, Yakutia. Sept 1 (Interfax) - China will develop relations with Russia regardless of changes in the international situation, Chinese Vice Premier of State Council Zhang Gaoli said.

However the international situation changes, we will withstand any tests with you and will make every effort in order to develop comprehensive, stable, long-term and reliable relations of universal strategic partnership, Zhang Gaoli said, speaking at a ceremony marking the start of construction of the first section of the Force of Siberia pipeline.

According to Zhang Gaoli, Russia and China will develop major strategic projects, including an eastern gas cooperation route.

May these projects be beneficial for the development of both countries and for both nations, Zhang Gaoli said.