On March 23, 2011, Assistant Foreign Minister Cheng Guoping met with First Deputy Governor of the Sakhalin Region Konstantin Stroganov who led a delegation to China hosting a presentation of Sakhalin.

Cheng said that China and Russia are strategic partners. The two countries enjoy close high-level contacts, deep political mutual trust and fruitful cooperation on trade, economy and energy as well as cooperation at local levels. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the signing of Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation between China and Russia. It is also a critical year of implementing the Planning Framework of Regional Cooperation between Northeast China and Russian Far East and Eastern Siberia. The presentation will create a helpful platform for relevant Chinese departments and enterprises to better understand the economic development and investment policies of Sakhalin. China expects to make concerted efforts with Russia to strengthen cooperation at local levels, diversify and step up such cooperation so as to benefit the two peoples.

Stroganov noted that Sakhalin attaches great importance to cooperating with China which is one of Sakhalin's major trade partners. The investment and business activities of Chinese enterprises in Sakhalin are welcomed. The Sakhalin Region is willing to reinforce practical cooperation with China in various fields, including energy, trade, economy, culture and education.