Chinese premier says China, Russia set model for new type of int’l relations, relations between neighboring major countries

MOSCOW, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) — Under the strategic guidance of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, China and Russia set a model for a new type of international relations and relations between neighboring major countries, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said in a statement released upon arrival on Tuesday.
Li arrived here to chair the 29th regular meeting between Chinese and Russian heads of government and visit Russia at the invitation of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
During his stay, Li will meet with Mishustin to exchange in-depth views on bilateral relations, practical cooperation and key issues of common interest. ■