In a significant move to bolster regional stability, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a video meeting on Tuesday, emphasizing the importance of a stable and resilient relationship between their nations. President Xi highlighted that such a partnership is crucial to addressing uncertainties in the external world.
Looking ahead to 2025, President Xi expressed his readiness to work closely with President Putin to guide China-Russia relations to new heights. He underscored the need to cope with external challenges 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,\" Xi added, calling for the consolidation and expansion of bilateral relations and the promotion of practical cooperation.
President Putin, affirming the mutual trust and equality that characterize China-Russia relations, stated, \"Russia and China have always trusted and supported each other and treated each other as equals.\" He emphasized that cooperation between the two nations serves the interests of their peoples and will remain unaffected by changes in the international situation.
The leaders engaged in an in-depth exchange of views on international and regional issues of common concern. They agreed to maintain strategic communication throughout the year, reinforcing their commitment to a strong partnership amid a shifting global landscape.
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Xi: Stable China-Russia ties will help address external uncertainties
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