China Says Ties With Russia Will Continue To Grow

China has disclosed that its relationship with Russia amid the Ukraine war will continue to grow.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, foreign minister Qin Gang said the close interactions between President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin provided the basis for China-Russia relations.

Qin defended the close friendship between China and Russia.

He said the ties between both “set an example for global foreign relations”.

"With China and Russia working together, the world will have a driving force.

"The more unstable the world becomes the more imperative it is for China and Russia to steadily advance their relations.

“The strategic partnership will surely grow from strength to strength."

Qin did not give a definite answer when asked if Xi would visit Russia after China’s parliament session, which goes on for one more week.

Also, asked whether it is possible that China and Russia would abandon the US dollar and euro for bilateral trade, Qin said that countries should use whatever currency is efficient, safe and credible.

China has refused to name Russia as the aggressor in the Ukraine conflict.