"The close working relationship between the two heads of states and their personal friendship have become a 'locomotive' in the development of bilateral relations between China and Russia," said Chen Yurong, a senior researcher in Eurasian studies at the China Institute of International Studies.

"They can exchange views on almost everything, which reflects the high level of political trust between the two countries," Chen said.

In addition, vast opportunities are seen in the pairing of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative and the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which is also on the agenda of the upcoming talks between the two heads of state.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said last month that work is steadily progressing in bringing together the two initiatives closer.

Earlier this month, Putin also expressed confidence in the prospects of connecting the two development plans, something he hopes will start a new stage of cooperation in Eurasia and beyond.

"I have no doubt that we will work together and this work will be effective and beneficial for the Chinese and Russian peoples as well as the global economy," Putin said.

The Belt and Road Initiative, proposed by China in 2013, consists of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road. It aims to build a trade and infrastructure network connecting Asia with Europe and Africa along and beyond the ancient Silk Road trade routes.

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