BEIJING, December 12. /TASS/. Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said during the meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that he delivered a personal message from Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Medvedev is currently having a two-day working visit to China.

"I am honestly happy to meet you again. We had such a meeting two years ago, and, this time it also takes within the cooperation between our ruling parties. I would like to relay the best regards from President Putin, and also a personal message from him, Medvedev said during the negotiation with Xi Jinping.

Previously, Medvedev visited China in December, 2022. According to Medvedev’s office, back then, Medvedev also delivered a message from Putin, who, in particular, noted the unprecedented level of the Sino-Russian political dialogue and practical cooperation.