In a virtual meeting on Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin underscored the importance of a stable and resilient partnership between China and Russia in addressing global uncertainties.
President Xi emphasized that strengthening China-Russia relations will contribute to managing external challenges, stating, \"I am ready to work with President Putin to guide our relations toward greater heights. Together, we can leverage the stability and resilience of our partnership to cope with uncertainties in the external environment, jointly promote the development and revitalization of our countries, and uphold international fairness and justice.\"
He added that both nations should deepen strategic cooperation, reinforce mutual support, and safeguard their legitimate interests.
President Putin highlighted the deep trust and support between Russia and China, noting that the two countries treat each other as equals. \"Our cooperation serves the interests of our peoples and will never be impacted by changes in the international situation,\" Putin said.
During their discussion, the leaders exchanged views on international and regional issues of common concern and agreed to maintain strategic communication in the coming year.
The meeting signifies a continued commitment by both countries to bolster bilateral relations and collaborate on global challenges.
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Xi: Stable China-Russia ties will help address external uncertainties
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