Putin Highlights China/Russia Energy Co-Operation

Russian and Chinese relations are steadily developing, with energy a key area of co-operation according to a message by Putin read out by Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin at the Fourth Russian-Chinese Energy Business Forum.

• "Despite the complicated international situation, comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction ties between Russia and China continue to develop. The energy industry remains one of the key and most rapidly evolving areas of our economic cooperation," the message said.
• "The most important area of the forum’s activities is the creation of an investment map of Russian-Chinese energy cooperation. The development of this unique information and analytical platform undoubtedly opens up new opportunities for the implementation of mutually beneficial commercial initiatives," Putin stressed.