Moscow, May 19 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin looked forward to visiting China, focused on deepening the partnership with the neighbouring country, which he said will benefit the people of both countries.

Addressing the people of China through a video message, as shared by Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Putin highlighted the friendly relations between the two countries, maintaining that regular visits enhance the nature of the relationship between the two countries.

"I am delighted to be visiting Beijing once again at the invitation of my long-time good friend, the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping. Regular mutual visits and Russia-China top-level talks are an important and integral part of our joint ef...