In a recent video meeting on Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their commitment to deepen strategic cooperation between China and Russia. President Xi emphasized that a stable and resilient relationship between the two nations will help address uncertainties in the external world.
Looking ahead to 2025, President Xi expressed his readiness to work with President Putin to guide China-Russia relations to new heights. He highlighted the importance of coping with external uncertainties through the stability and resilience of their bilateral ties, jointly promoting development and revitalization in both countries, and upholding 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,\" President Xi stated, calling for the consolidation and expansion of bilateral relations and the promotion of in-depth practical cooperation.
President Putin echoed these sentiments, noting that Russia and China have always trusted and supported each other, treating each other as equals. \"Cooperation between our two nations serves the interests of both peoples and will never be impacted by changes in the international situation,\" he added.
During the meeting, the two leaders also engaged in an in-depth exchange of views on international and regional issues of common concern, agreeing to maintain strategic communication in the coming year.
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Xi: Stable China-Russia ties will help address external uncertainties
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