In a significant virtual meeting on Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed the importance of a stable and resilient relationship between China and Russia as a means to address uncertainties in the global landscape.
President Xi emphasized that he is prepared to work alongside President Putin in 2025 to guide China-Russia relations to new heights. \"Coping with the uncertainties of the external environment with the stability and resilience of China-Russia relations will jointly promote the development and revitalization of our two countries and uphold international fairness and justice,\" Xi stated during the video conference.
He called for deepening strategic cooperation, strengthening mutual support, and safeguarding the legitimate interests of both nations. Xi highlighted the need to consolidate and expand bilateral relations and to promote the in-depth development of practical cooperation.
President Putin, in his remarks, noted that Russia and China have always trusted and supported each other, treating each other as equals. \"Cooperation between our two sides serves the interests of both peoples and will never be impacted by changes in the international situation,\" Putin affirmed.
The two leaders engaged in an in-depth exchange of views on international and regional issues of common concern and agreed to maintain strategic communication in the coming year.
This meeting underscores the commitment of both nations to strengthen their alliance amid a complex global environment, signaling a shared resolve to contribute to international stability and development.
Reference(s):
Xi: Stable China-Russia ties will help address external uncertainties
cgtn.com
