Li Zhanshu, chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with Russian Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko in Moscow, Russia, Sept 9, 2022. [Photo/Xinhua]

When meeting with leaders of the five State Duma factions, Li said that all the groups have demonstrated their support for enhancing friendly cooperation with China, showing that it is the broad consensus of all parties and people from all walks of life in Russia to develop a partnership with China.

Leaders of the five State Duma factions expressed their willingness to play an active role in intensifying inter-party exchanges between Russia and China.

During his stay in Moscow, Li laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and visited Vladimir Lenin's former residence.