The friendship between China and Russia has „broad prospects” for development, and the two countries „still have a lot to achieve before”, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized on Monday, in a written message, on the occasion of the 65th anniversary since the creation of the friendship association between Beijing and Moscow, according to EFE, Agerpres reads.

Xi assures that this body has made an ”important contribution in terms of promoting mutual understanding and trust between the two peoples”.

„The friendship between China and Russia has broad prospects (for development) and there is still much to be achieved before,” the Chinese president said in his short message, quoted by the local press.