On Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a video meeting where they pledged to strengthen the relationship between their two nations amid global uncertainties. President Xi emphasized that a stable and resilient China-Russia partnership would help address external challenges and promote international fairness and justice.
\"By 2025, I am ready to work with President Putin to continue guiding China-Russia relations to greater heights,\" Xi stated. \"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.\"
He called for both countries to deepen strategic cooperation, strengthen mutual support, and safeguard their legitimate interests. Xi also urged for the consolidation and expansion of bilateral relations and the in-depth development of practical cooperation.
President Putin acknowledged the longstanding trust and mutual support between Russia and China. \"Our cooperation serves the interests of both peoples and will never be impacted by changes in the international situation,\" he said. \"Russia and China have always trusted and supported each other and treated each other as equals.\"
During the meeting, the two leaders exchanged views on international and regional issues of common concern and agreed 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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