Russia and China have unveiled the world’s first highway bridge connecting the two countries.
The kilometer Russia long Amur River bridge connects the Russian city of Blagoveshchensk with the northern Chinese city of Heihe
According to AFP, Russia and China have unveiled the first highway bridge between the two countries indicating the strengthening of ties between the two countries amid Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
The bridge’s construction was completed two years ago, but its opening was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Eight trucks loaded with automobile tyres and electrical equipment parts left for Russia from the Chinese side.
President Vladimir Putin sent his forces into Ukraine
Russia and China unveiled the first road bridge connecting the two countries on Friday, as Moscow shifts its focus to Asia in the midst of its conflict with the West over Ukraine After announcing a “no limits” partnership in February, shortly before President Vladimir Putin sent his forces into Ukraine,
Russian authorities said the bridge would bring Moscow and Beijing closer together by boosting trade.
The bridge had been under construction since 2016 and was scheduled to open in May 2020, but it was delayed due to Cross -border COVID19 restrictions, according to BTS-MOST Russian firm building the bridge.
