🇷🇺🇨🇳 On November 1, Russia's Federation Council delegation led by its Speaker Valentina Matvienko arrived in the People’s Republic of China. On November 2, Valentina Matvienko and Chairman of the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress Zhao Leji held a meeting in Beijing. During their talks at the Great Hall of the People, the two officials noted that regular and productive interparliamentary ties reflect the high level of Russia-China cooperation. They emphasised that President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of China Xi Jinping maintain close contact (1, 2, 3). At their meetings in Beijing and Bishkek this year, the Leaders reached important agreements that set the course for cooperation between Russia and China. Their next meeting is scheduled to take place on the sidelines of the Summit in Shenzhen. Valentina Matvienko briefed her Chinese counterpart on the results of Russia’s recent parliamentary elections. She reaffirmed Russian lawmakers’ commitment to constructive cooperation with their Chinese partners. 🤝 The parliamentarians expressed their determination to provide all necessary legislative support for the full implementation of the agreements reached at the highest level and to advance the Russia-China comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation. They also addressed current bilateral and international issues, discussing ways to develop trade and economic cooperation, deepen interregional ties, and expand humanitarian contacts and youth dialogue, including as part of the Years of Russia–China Cooperation in Education in 2026–2027. *** 💐 Before the talks, Valentina Matvienko took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Monument to the People’s Heroes in Tiananmen Square. She also visited the China Soong Ching Ling Science and Culture Centre for Young People and the National Art Museum of China. #RussiaChina