Chinese premier congratulates Shmyhal on assumption of office as Ukrainian PM

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has sent a congratulatory message to Denys Shmyhal on his assumption of office as prime minister of Ukraine.

In his message dated Thursday, Li spoke highly of the positive achievements in the development of China-Ukraine relations in recent years.

Li said that he stands ready to work with Shmyhal to push forward in-depth development of bilateral relations and practical cooperation so as to bring more benefits to the peoples of the two countries.