Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation during talks in Moscow on November 19, 2025. The discussions, held at the Kremlin, highlighted plans to expand collaboration across economic, energy, and cultural sectors while advancing multilateral coordination through platforms like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
Premier Li emphasized China's consistent stance on fostering mutually beneficial ties with Russia, noting that President Xi Jinping and Putin's two meetings earlier this year had set a clear trajectory for bilateral relations. 'In the face of a volatile international landscape, China stands ready to enhance alignment of development strategies with Russia and deepen practical cooperation,' Li stated, underscoring efforts to boost economic resilience and people-to-people exchanges through initiatives like visa-free policies and joint cultural programs.
Putin welcomed China's progress under the 15th Five-Year Plan and expressed confidence in achieving shared goals through closer high-level engagement. He praised the SCO Tianjin Summit outcomes and pledged to strengthen coordination with China within BRICS and other multilateral frameworks to 'safeguard global peace and stability.'
The leaders also discussed advancing energy and infrastructure projects, with both sides agreeing to leverage the SCO's 'Shanghai Spirit' as a model for equitable global governance. The talks concluded with mutual commitments to accelerate progress toward national rejuvenation and regional prosperity.
