Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and Russia have always moved forward "hand in hand" on the right path, the official Chinese news agency Xinhua said on Tuesday, months after the two countries struck a new era strategic partnership on key issues.

Xi Jinping also said that he is ready to maintain close exchanges with President Putin to continue consolidating and deepening China-Russia ties.

Speaking to Russian media, Ambassador Igor Morgulov said plans for several bilateral events were being "drawn up" but that Xi’s trip was a priority.

China's President Xi Jinping will visit Russia in 2025, Russia's state-run RIA news agency quoted Moscow's ambassador to Beijing as saying early on Friday. "As for concrete bilateral events, I can say that the appropriate plans are actively being drawn up,

Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit Russia in 2025. Moscow's ambassador stated plans for the visit are underway. The visit emphasizes China and Russia's partnership against U.S. policies, especially regarding NATO's movements.

Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged New Year greetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, December 31. According to the Chinese leader, the two countries are moving "hand in hand," reports Xinhua.

"As for concrete bilateral events, I can say that the appropriate plans are actively being drawn up," Ambassador Igor Morgulov told RIA. "What can be said that is no secret, in terms of priority, is that the chairman of the People's Republic of China is expected in Russia next year.