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BEIJING, July 5-- Chinese President Xi Jinping's recently concluded visit to Russia featured stronger bilateral ties and an expanding cooperation agenda and can serve as a stabilizer for the world to navigate a turbulent international environment. China-Russia relations are at their "best time in history" with exchanges between Xi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin playing a crucial role in bilateral relations. A joint statement signed by the two on further deepening comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination, called on both countries to continue the synergy of their respective development strategies as well as between the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative and the Russia-led Eurasia Economic Union. Huge potential is expected to be tapped for cooperation on cyber security, Arctic research, space, trade, technology, connectivity, finance and BRICS cooperation. The development of bilateral relations is attributed to frequent and effective meetings between the two heads of state. In March 2013, just days after he assumed office, Xi paid a state visit to Russia, the first stop of his first foreign trip as head of state. Xi and Putin have met for more than 20 times over the past five years. During their meetings at international conventions, such as the G20 summit in 2016, Xi called for closer cooperation on international and regional issues and resolutely safeguarding the principles of the UN Charter. | 
