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Russia and China seek stronger technological independence, Mishustin says

Russia and China seek stronger technological independence, Mishustin says

Russia and China are working to strengthen their industrial and technological sovereignty, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said at talks in St. Petersburg.

He described their cooperation as based on mutual respect, good-neighborliness and shared benefit.

The two countries say they are protecting common interests while seeking new opportunities for economic growth.

Mishustin said energy cooperation is strategic and that the countries are addressing an increase in bilateral transit shipments.

They are also expanding use of the Northern Sea Route as a global transport route.

He said they place special emphasis on agriculture and food security for both countries.

The talks cover cooperation in these areas, but no further steps or timetable were stated.

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Mikhail MishustinRussian prime minister
We are creating new growth opportunities, relying on objective competitive advantages of the economies of Russia and China, continuing the consistent protection of our common interests, and strengthening our industrial and technological sovereignty. Together, we are achieving our goals on the basis of mutual respect, good-neighborliness, and shared benefit
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energy cooperation is strategic in its nature
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