On October 19, 2010, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met in Ziguangge, Zhongnanhai with Chairman of the Russian Federation Council Sergei Mironov.

"The profound changes of the international situation have not only offered rare opportunities but also raised higher requirements for developing China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination," Wen said. Recent years have witnessed frequent exchange of high-level visits between both sides, he said, adding both sides have clarified the direction for their joint efforts and enriched the connotations of bilateral ties. Wen called on the governments, legislative bodies and social sectors of the two countries to strengthen confidence, enhance exchanges, keep closer coordination and comprehensively implement the consensus reached by both sides in an effort to inject new vigor into promoting the two countries' modernization drive and safeguarding world peace and stability.

Hailing the sound growth momentum of bilateral ties, Mironov said the Russian Federation Council is ready to work with China to earnestly advance exchanges and cooperation in all areas for the benefit of both peoples.

Vice Secretary-general Wang Wanbin of the NPC Standing Committee, Chairman Li Zhaoxing of the NPC Foreign Affairs Committee and other officials attended the meeting.