Moscow, Feb. 24 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday held a telephone conversation to strengthen and discuss further development of their comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation.

They explored ways to expand mutually beneficial cooperation in various sectors, including economy, trade, investment, culture, education, and sports.

Sharing the information of the conversation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia wrote on X, "Russia's President Vladimir Putin & President of China Xi Jinping spoke by phone, exchanged views on current issues regarding the further development of the comprehensive partnership & strategic cooperation between the two countries."

According to the President...