Beijing and Moscow—In a strategic video meeting held on Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening China-Russia ties amid increasing global uncertainties. The leaders emphasized that a stable and resilient relationship between the two nations is crucial for addressing challenges in the external environment.
\"A stable and resilient China-Russia relationship will help address uncertainties in the external world,\" President Xi stated during the discussion. He expressed readiness to work with President Putin into 2025 to elevate bilateral relations to new heights. \"Together, we can cope with the uncertainties of the external environment with the stability and resilience of China-Russia relations, promote the development and revitalization of our countries, and uphold international fairness and justice,\" Xi added.
The Chinese leader called for continued deepening of strategic cooperation, urging both sides to strengthen mutual support and safeguard their legitimate interests. \"We should consolidate and expand our bilateral relations and promote the in-depth development of practical cooperation,\" he said.
Echoing Xi's sentiments, President Putin highlighted the enduring trust and equality that define Russia-China relations. \"Russia and China have always trusted and supported each other and treated each other as equals,\" Putin remarked. He affirmed that cooperation between the two nations serves the interests of their peoples and remains unaffected by changes in the international situation. \"Our cooperation will never be impacted by external shifts,\" he asserted.
During the meeting, the two heads of state exchanged in-depth views on international and regional issues of common concern. They agreed to maintain strategic communication throughout the coming year, underscoring the importance of their partnership in navigating global challenges.
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