Beijing: Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced during a regular news briefing that the mutual visa exemption between China and Russia serves the common interests of the peoples of both countries. This statement was made in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's remarks about the imminent implementation of a visa-free travel policy for Chinese citizens visiting Russia.

According to Namibia Press Agency, Mao emphasized the importance China places on facilitating people-to-people exchanges with Russia. As each other's largest neighbors, the mutual visa exemption is expected to strengthen cultural and interpersonal connections, benefiting citizens from both nations.