Russia and China have established a new coordination model, which stands the test of time, ensures the smooth development of bilateral cooperation and helps them resolve complex problems in a constructive way, a spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.

Oct. 2, 2009 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and China, and the 60th anniversary of the People's Republic of China falls on Oct. 1, Andrei Nesterenko told Xinhua at a news conference.

The two important dates are closely related and will go down in history, he said.

The Russia-China relations have stood at a very high level, the spokesman said, adding that the Russia-China strategic partnership of cooperation conforms to the interests of both countries.

The Russia-China ties have great potential and its display will not only be beneficial to the two countries, but also be conducive to global peace and stability, the spokesman said.

The Russian Language Year in China in 2009 and the Chinese Language Year in Russia in 2010 are the extension of the reciprocal national theme years in 2006 and 2007, he said.

The "Years of Languages" are primarily tailored for the youth. As they learn the neighbor's languages, they will get to know its culture, history and current state, he said.

(Xinhua News Agency June 12, 2009)