On June 19, at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, a session titled "Russia – China" was held, dedicated to the trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. One of the main agenda topics was the further strengthening of interaction in the agricultural sector. Ilya Ilyushin, head of the Federal Center "Agroexport," participated in the discussion. Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhuei delivered a welcoming speech. He emphasized that Russian-Chinese trade has been developing rapidly in recent years. "In 2024, trade turnover exceeded $244 billion. There is great complementarity between us and, of course, prospects for development," Zhang Hanhuei noted. He recalled that during Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Russia in May 2025, the parties signed over 20 cooperation documents, giving a new powerful impetus to the development of relations, including in agriculture. Tatiana An, vice president of the Russian Export Center, which co-organized ...
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