"Russia is not the country that is afraid of something. And it is absolutely clear that China's actions do not look for any absorption "

, Was the answer given by Russian President Vladimir Putin to his question during the press conference in Beijing after the end of his visit, in particular whether he fears the Chinese economy will absorb Russia.

"We make decisions together. And we do not make decisions that are harmful to us. We only conclude Those proposals that are of benefit to us, "added Putin referring to the co-operation between the two countries.

"It is a sin not to take advantage of those possibilities that arise because of this co-operation," the Russian president said. "Russia is a country open to co-operation with all countries, and China is showing everyone today that it is open to the whole world," Putin said, adding that he had had meetings in the past with representatives of foreign large business groups .