The 7th Russia-China Energy Business Forum opened in Beijing today, bringing together around 450 participants - representatives of major companies from both countries, political figures, and experts.
Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin read a message from Russian President Vladimir Putin to forum participants. Putin stressed that the comprehensive partnership between Russia and China continues to advance, with energy remaining a key area of practical cooperation.
A message from Chinese President Xi Jinping was read by Ding Xuexiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council. Xi congratulated the participants on the opening of the forum and expressed hope that the discussions would strengthen bilateral energy cooperation.
The forum has been held annually since 2018.
![November 2025 in photos: New Year at GUM, the "City of Living Stories," and autumn scenes](https://en.vestikavkaza.ru/upload2/s400xfull/2025-12-02/1764706769692f49d1538777.83780174.webp "November 2025 in photos: New Year at GUM, the "City of Living Stories," and autumn scenes")
!["City of Living Stories" Museum commemorating 1941 Parade starts on Red Square](https://en.vestikavkaza.ru/upload2/s400xfull/2025-11-11/1762891681691397a1526b44.05389807.webp ""City of Living Stories" Museum commemorating 1941 Parade starts on Red Square")
