China and Russia will step up efforts to build the Ice Silk Road, aiming to break new ground in bilateral economic and trade relations.

During President Xi Jinping's visit to Russia in July, Xi said that Russia is an important partner in the construction of the Belt and Road initiative, and urged the two countries to carry out the Northern Sea Route cooperation so as to realize an "Ice Silk Road," according to the Xinhua News Agency.

China and Russia have achieved positive progress in cooperation on development in the Arctic region.