Russian President Putin stated in the latest documentary about him released by journalist Pavel Zayubin that 25 years ago, at the beginning of his presidency of Russia, he noticed that the center of economic growth was shifting towards the Asia-Pacific region, and thus began to actively develop relations with China.
Putin shared: "Even at that time, signs that the center of economic growth would shift to the Asia-Pacific region were already emerging. Not only China, but other countries in the region as well." He also pointed out that Russia and China are neighbors and should establish good relations, "which is also a positive factor for the development of both countries."
President Putin happily observed that through "one brick at a time," Russia and China have not built walls but laid the "foundation" of friendly relations between the two countries.
The last sentence is the highlight! It reveals President Putin's personal experience in developing relations between Russia and China over the years. Practical and precise!
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