After the establishment of the Russian State Duma, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is willing to continue to deepen cooperation with the legislative bodies of the two countries with the Russian side

On October 13, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian presided over a regular press conference.

According to reports, at the first plenary session of the Eighth Russian State Duma held on the 12th local time, Volodin, a candidate elected by the "United Russia Party", was re-elected as the president of the State Duma. What is China's comment on this?

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Zhao Lijian said that the election of the State Duma is a major event in the political life of the Russian state. As a comprehensive strategic cooperative partner, China is pleased to see the smooth completion of the new Russian State Duma. Chairman Li Zhanshu congratulated Chairman Volokin for the first time. Exchanges between the legislatures are an important part of Sino-Russian relations, and China is willing to continue to deepen cooperation with the legislative bodies of the two countries with the Russian side and continuously enrich the connotation of the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination between China and Russia in the new era.

Source Beijing Daily Client | Intern reporter Liu Xiaoyan

Edit: Zhou Jingwei

Process Editor Tai Shaofeng