China awarded its first highest state honour Friendship Medal to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The award was personally bestowed on Vladimir Putin by Chinese President Xi Jinping in grand ceremony held at Great Hall of the People in capital city of Beijing.
This was first time China has awarded medal since it was established in 2015.
Friendship Medal is conferred by China only on foreigner who has made outstanding contributions in promoting exchange and cooperation between China and world, and in maintaining world peace.