BEIJING, September 17. /ITAR-TASS/. China will always be interested in developing cooperation with Russia regardless of changes in world politics, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said on Wednesday.

“Relations of comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Russia are based on mutual trust and mutual support,” the spokesman told TASS. “They are not directed against third countries.”

“No matter how the world political situation may change, China will always be interested in strengthening cooperation with Russia in solving most important international and regional issues,” he added.