Beijing, Tuesday — 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 China and Russia amid global uncertainties.
President Xi highlighted that strengthening China-Russia ties will help address external uncertainties. He stated, \"I am ready to work with President Putin to continue guiding China-Russia relations towards greater heights. Together, we can cope with the uncertainties of the external environment with the stability and resilience of our relations, jointly promote the development and revitalization of our countries, and uphold international fairness and justice.\"
Xi called for deepening strategic cooperation, firming up mutual support, and safeguarding the legitimate interests of both nations. He emphasized the need to consolidate and expand bilateral relations, promoting the in-depth development of practical cooperation.
President Putin responded by affirming the strong trust and support between Russia and China. He remarked, \"Russia and China have always trusted and supported each other and treated each other as equals. Our cooperation serves the interests of both peoples and will never be impacted by changes in the international situation.\"
During the meeting, the two leaders exchanged views on international and regional issues of common concern, agreeing to maintain strategic communication in the coming year.
The commitment between China and Russia reflects a mutual determination to enhance their partnership, contributing to global stability and addressing shared challenges in an uncertain world.
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