Overview
- During a working visit to Ningbo, Chernyshenko said Russia is ready to include the Ningbo–Zhoushan port in strategic initiatives to expand trade and diversify export routes, including the Northern Sea Route.
- He stated that strengthening a comprehensive, equal and trusting partnership with China is a priority of Russia’s foreign policy.
- The vice premier outlined ongoing industrial cooperation focused on automotive production, the forestry sector, and the mining and processing of rare earth elements.
- Chernyshenko is expected to take part in the 29th plenary session of the Russian‑Chinese commission that prepares regular meetings of the countries’ prime ministers.
- He highlighted the port’s scale, citing administration data that it handled over 1.37 billion tonnes in 2024 and serves more than 600 ports in 190 countries.