Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Chernyshenko, together with Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China He Lifeng, held a The 27th meeting of the Russian-Chinese Commission for the preparation of regular meetings of heads of government is in Beijing. The event discussed issues that will be on the agenda of the 28th regular meeting of the heads of Government of Russia and China – Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin and Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Li Qiang. This is primarily cooperation in key areas – industry, energy, agriculture, digital and high technologies.
Dmitry Chernyshenko thanked the Chinese side for the warm welcome of the Russian delegation to Beijing and noted that today relations between Russia and The PRC has reached the highest level of development in history.
“Strengthening comprehensive, equal and trust–based partnership and strategic cooperation with friendly China is a priority of Russian foreign policy. I would like to emphasize that relations between our countries are actively developing. This year, the growth of Russian-Chinese trade turnover amounted to 26.7%. For 11 months of this year, the volume of trade between Russia and China exceeded 201 billion dollars, and according to the Main Customs Administration Chinese Of the People’s Republic, we have reached the amount of 218 billion, which already exceeds the figure set for us by President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, to bring trade turnover to $ 200 billion. Thus, Russia is taking the 4th place among China’s trading partners, and it is safe to say that by 2030, while maintaining such a pace, the $300 billion target seems quite achievable,” the Deputy Prime Minister of Russia stressed.
“The leaders of our countries have given us targets for the development of cooperation, and our IPC plays a key role in this. Our task is to prepare well for the 28th meeting of heads of Government. Despite external challenges, cooperation between Russia and China is developing fruitfully today. It is necessary to bring cooperation to a higher level,” said Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China He Lifeng.
He also noted the unprecedented level of trade turnover, the entry of new types of agricultural products into the Chinese market, as well as the steady growth in oil, gas and mineral supplies from Of Russia.
“For the first time in 15 years, we managed to agree on the supply of Russian pork to China, which will begin next year. In addition, the approval of the export of our wheat and barley, rye flour, semolina, animal feed, and dairy products to China is being finalized. The Russian Export Center for the promotion of domestic products in China in various provinces will hold festivals and fairs “Made in Russia”. The first festival will be held on the eve of the Chinese New Year,” Dmitry Chernyshenko said.
He added that the Bank of Russia and the People’s Bank of China ensure the continuity of mutual settlements – the share of national currencies in them is growing rapidly and exceeded 90% in three quarters. Joint cooperation projects are being developed, including the production of automotive equipment and components.
In addition, the parties discussed the possibilities of tourism development. Today, China ranks first among non-CIS countries in terms of the number of inbound tourist trips to Russia in 2023. In 9 months of 2023, the tourist flow between the countries exceeded 750 thousand trips. This figure is expected to reach more than 1 million by the end of 2023.
The sports agenda was touched upon at the meeting. Thus, Chinese teams and fans are expected to participate in the international multisport tournament “Games of the Future”, which starts in Kazan in February 2024. Teams from China were among the first to apply for participation in the Games and showed a high level of preparation in test competitions.
The two countries have plans for joint projects, including in the field of nuclear energy. This includes the construction of fast neutron reactors and the use of unique technologies that are available to the Russian corporation Rosatom. Representatives of Russia and China also discussed the creation of projects in the field of transport, including the opening of new logistics corridors.
5 commissions, 13 sub-commissions and more than 50 working groups are working in preparation for regular meetings of heads of Government. The current meeting was attended by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia to China Igor Morgulov, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology of Russia Sergey Anoprienko, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia Alexey Gruzdev, State Secretary – Deputy Minister of Transport of Russia Dmitry Zverev. Deputy Minister of Economic Development of Russia Vladimir Ilyichev, State Secretary – Deputy Minister of Agriculture of Russia Maxim Uvaidov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Andrey Rudenko.
The Chinese side was represented by the Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China Wang Wentao, Deputy Secretary General of the State Council Xu Shouben, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China Zhang Yudong, Deputy Minister of Industry and Informatization of the People’s Republic of China, Head of the State Space Administration of the People’s Republic of China, Head of the State Atomic Energy Agency of the People’s Republic of China Zhang Kejian.
A source: government.ru
