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Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova: 💬 In a few weeks, our Chinese friends – and we along with them – will celebrate the Lunar New Year. In China people prepare for this beloved holiday in advance, thoughtfully and with genuine warmth. On January 23, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Moscow hosted its traditional New Year reception for leading Russian media outlets, with Russian diplomats attending as well. As always, this was far more than a routine protocol event. It was a warm, informal gathering of friends whose cooperation across many fields, including the information sphere, has truly stood the test of time. We not only discussed joint projects, the results already achieved, and plans for further intensive cooperation, but also… prepared traditional Chinese pancakes together. This was especially symbolic, as during the New Year celebrations Beijing will be also celebrating the Russian #Maslenitsa, with pancakes and traditional street festivities. At the same time, in February, Moscow will host a Festival dedicated to the celebration of the Lunar New Year. Each visit to the Embassy on UlitsaDruzhby – meaning Street of 'Friendship' in Russian – is a reminder that Russian-Chinese friendship exists not only on paper or in official documents, but is expressed through real communication, mutual respect, and a sense of responsibility for the shared future that we continue to build together. The Leaders of our country has repeatedly emphasised that relations between Russia and China are now at their highest level in history. And this is true. Yet each year we manage to reach even greater heights. I am confident that many new milestones still lie ahead. 🇷🇺🤝🇨🇳 Friendship between Russia and China – forever! 🇨🇳🤝🇷🇺 俄中友谊万岁！