Beijing, December 4th—Zhao Leji, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, met here today at the Great Hall of the People with a delegation of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF) headed by Gennady Zyuganov, Chairman of the CPRF Central Committee.

Zhao said that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia. The two heads of state jointly announced the development of China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era, elevating bilateral relations to a higher level. China is willing to work with Russia to enhance mutual political trust and continuously expand and deepen practical cooperation. The CPC attaches great importance to the exchanges with the CPRF. It is hoped that the two sides will further strengthen exchanges, enhance mutual understanding, promote the building of a new type of political party relations, and make greater contributions to the development of China-Russia relations in the new era.

Congratulating on the success of the fourth plenary session of the 19th CPC Central Committee, Zyuganov said that the CPRF is truly happy about the remarkable development achievements China has made under the leadership of the CPC, and stands ready to take the renewal of the memorandum of cooperation between the two Parties as an opportunity to enhance exchanges and cooperation with the CPC to better benefit the two peoples.

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