China: Russian-Chinese bilateral commission holds energy talks

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Arkadi Dvorkovich met with his Chinese counterpart Zhang Gaoli to discuss the future of the Russia-China intergovernmental commission at the Diaoyutai state guesthouse in Beijing, Monday. Dvorkovich said he expected the bilateral talks to be constructive and thorough, as Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli confirmed that the Chinese government was ready to make every effort to enhance energy talks between the two countries and aim to reach a stronger consensus. Zhang also announced that the meeting would serve as a preparatory step for Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev’s visit to China in the second half of December. The Russian delegation is also represented by Deputy Energy Minister for International Affairs Anatoli Yanovsky, and by heads of various Russian energy companies.