Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday exchanged congratulatory messages to mark the official opening of the 10th China-Russia Expo in Harbin, the capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.

In his message, President Xi highlighted that this year marks the milestone 30th anniversary of the China-Russia strategic partnership, as well as the 25th anniversary of the landmark Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation signed between the two nations.

Xi noted that cooperation between China and Russia has expanded steadily across many sectors and produced significant results through sustained joint efforts.

He expressed strong hope that the expo would help both countries make better use of their close geographic location and highly complementary strengths to further deepen practical cooperation, boost economic and social development and ultimately improve the well-being of their people.

Furthermore, the Chinese leader stated that the event would contribute directly to the long-term development of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era.

Echoing similar sentiments, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated in his message that the expo has officially become the largest exhibition event between the two nations.

He emphasized that it serves as an important and indispensable platform for direct, in-depth dialogue.

Putin expressed his full confidence that the event would deliver highly positive outcomes, open up brand-new opportunities for mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation, and bring tangible benefits to the citizens of both countries.

Source: Xinhua