The president underscored that China-Russia relations have maintained a momentum of robust, healthy and stable growth with joint efforts from both sides, and the two countries have continued to deepen political mutual trust, seen an increasing convergence of interests and enhanced people-to-people understanding.

Both nations have kept moving forward with their cooperation on the economy, trade, investment, energy and at local levels, he noted.

He told Putin that China is now accelerating efforts to foster a new pattern of development, promoting high-quality growth and moving forward with the Chinese path to modernization across the board, while Russia is also working toward its national development goals for the period until 2030.

He expressed readiness to work with Putin to plan the development of bilateral relations and pragmatic cooperation and contribute to the development and rejuvenation of both nations.

Putin rolled out the red carpet for Xi, who arrived in Moscow on Monday, at a welcoming ceremony at St George's Hall on Tuesday, before holding talks in restricted and formal sessions.