On September 4, 2026, the eighth China-Russia Energy Business Forum was held in Vladivostok, Russia. President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the forum.

Xi Jinping pointed out that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination and the 25th anniversary of the signing of the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation. Amidst the complex changes in the international situation, the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era has been developing at a high standard, and China-Russia energy cooperation has yielded fruitful results, effectively promoting the common development of the two countries and serving as a model of mutually beneficial cooperation between the two sides.

Xi Jinping emphasized that the current international energy landscape is undergoing profound adjustments, with opportunities and challenges intertwined. China is ready to work with Russia to continuously deepen energy cooperation and jointly safeguard the stability and smooth flow of the energy industrial and supply chains.

On the same day, Russian President Vladimir Putin also sent a congratulatory letter to the eighth China-Russia Energy Business Forum.