Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation across trade, energy, and cultural exchanges during their annual high-level meeting in Hangzhou on Monday. The talks underscored both nations' commitment to advancing their "comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era" amid evolving global dynamics.
The 30th regular meeting between the two leaders focused on implementing agreements reached by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Li emphasized China's readiness to align its development strategies with Russia, particularly through its upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan, while Mishustin highlighted plans for a Russia-China Cultural Year to strengthen people-to-people ties.
Key outcomes included agreements to:
Expand collaboration in satellite navigation and customs procedures
Promote mutual visa-free travel policies
Enhance energy and agricultural trade
Coordinate positions in multilateral forums like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
The meeting coincided with commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the World Anti-Fascist War victory, with both leaders reaffirming their shared historical perspective. Analysts note the timing reinforces their strategic alignment as major non-Western powers seeking to shape global governance frameworks.
