Vladimir Putin told Xi Jinping that Moscow intends to strengthen military and military-technical cooperation between Russia and China.
The Tax reports it.
Putin and Xi talk via video link
Putin therefore praised Russian-Chinese relations as the best ever during his talk.
The Russian president said he was expecting the Chinese president in Moscow in the spring of 2023 for a state visit.
"I have no doubts that we will find the opportunity to meet in person. We look forward to seeing you, dear president, dear friend, next spring with a state visit to Moscow".