In a significant move to strengthen bilateral relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a video meeting on Tuesday. The two leaders emphasized the importance of a stable and resilient China-Russia relationship to address uncertainties in the external world.
President Xi expressed his readiness to work with President Putin to guide China-Russia relations to new heights in 2025. He highlighted that enhancing the stability and resilience of their partnership would help both nations cope with external challenges, promote development, and uphold international fairness and justice.
\"The two sides should continue to deepen strategic cooperation, firm up mutual support, and safeguard the legitimate interests of both countries,\" Xi added.
Xi also called for the consolidation and expansion of bilateral relations, advocating for the in-depth development of practical cooperation between China and Russia.
President Putin echoed Xi's sentiments, stating that Russia and China have always trusted and supported each other, treating one another as equals. \"Cooperation between the two sides serves the interests of both peoples and will never be impacted by changes in the international situation,\" Putin remarked.
During the video meeting, the two heads of state exchanged in-depth views on international and regional issues of common concern. They agreed to maintain strategic communication in the coming year to further strengthen their partnership.
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Xi: Stable China-Russia ties will help address external uncertainties
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