(MENAFN) Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday expressed hopes for “more conveniences” for Chinese enterprises to invest and operate in Russia, saying Beijing is prepared to expand cooperation with Moscow in investment, energy, agriculture, and other sectors, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.

Li made the comments during a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow on Monday.

"China is willing to work with Russia to follow the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, further strengthen communication and coordination, continuously deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, and create more benefits for the people of both countries," Li said.

This was the second meeting between Li and Mishustin this month, following talks on Nov. 3 in Hangzhou, eastern China.

Li arrived in Moscow on Monday to attend the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states.

"China is willing to closely coordinate and cooperate with Russia to promote all SCO parties to uphold the 'Shanghai Spirit' and transform the development blueprint drawn by the leaders into reality as soon as possible," he added.

Mishustin, for his part, said Moscow is ready to provide a favorable business environment for Chinese enterprises investing in Russia.

He emphasized that the Russia–China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era is at an unprecedented high level.

"Russia is willing to further strengthen dialogue and exchanges with China at all levels, deepen cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, agriculture, and culture, create new growth points for cooperation, and continuously enhance good-neighborly friendship," Mishustin said.

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