"Relations between Russia and China are at an unprecedentedly high level. Our countries are implementing major joint projects in various fields and coordinating their efforts in international affairs to build a fairer multipolar world order," reads his telegram that was posted on the Kremlin website, TASS reported.
The Russian leader also noted that he is convinced that their meeting with Xi at the APEC summit in Shenzhen will be productive and will help further strengthen the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation between the two countries.
Putin emphasized that under Xi’s leadership, China is demonstrating impressive achievements in the socio-economic and scientific-and-technical spheres and is playing a constructive role in resolving the most pressing issues on the regional and global agenda.
"I sincerely wish you good health, wellbeing, and new achievements, and happiness and prosperity - to the people of China," Putin added.