On October 29, 2024, Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin, upon invitation, attended and addressed the launch ceremony of the collection "Memories of Ambassadors: Unforgettable Moments in China-Russia Relations" held by the Russian Embassy in China.
Liu Bin positively evaluated the publication of the collection for its important significance in commemorating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia, and in promoting the everlasting friendship between the two countries. He emphasized that China is ready to work with Russia to follow through on the important common understandings reached between President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin, and continuously deepen and expand comprehensive strategic coordination and practical cooperation in various fields between the two countries.
The collection "Memories of Ambassadors: Unforgettable Moments in China-Russia Relations" was compiled and published by the Old Friends Council of the China-Russia Friendship Committee for Peace and Development. It includes reminiscences from nearly 20 senior diplomats from China and Russia. Approximately 100 attendees, including Russian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Rudenko Andrey Yurevich, Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov and representatives from relevant Chinese ministries and institutions, participated in the launch ceremony.