Russian President Vladimir Putin praised achievements of the government and the people of China in countering the coronavirus infection during his phone talk with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Kremlin press service said Thursday.

Axar.az reports citing Russian media.

"The coronavirus pandemic situation was discussed in detail, with emphasis on tight cooperation Russian and China have set up from the beginning [of the outbreak]. Russian side has praised the results, achieved by the Chinese government and the entire Chinese people, in countering of the spread of the disease. Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping spoke in favor of further mutual assistance and deepening of cooperation in medical field and drug development," the press service noted.

The leaders have also exchanged opinions on a number of other aspects of development of friendly Russian-Chinese relations.