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.
During the talks, President Xi stressed that he is ready to work with President Putin to guide China-Russia relations to greater heights in 2025. He highlighted that strengthening the stability and resilience of their bilateral ties would help address external uncertainties, jointly promote development and revitalization in both countries, and uphold 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 said. He also called for consolidating and expanding bilateral relations and promoting the in-depth development of practical cooperation.
President Putin echoed Xi's sentiments, stating that Russia and China have always trusted and supported each other, treating one another as equals. \"Cooperation between the two sides serves the interests of both peoples and will never be impacted by changes in the international situation,\" Putin said.
The leaders had 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 reaffirmation of strong ties between China and Russia comes at a time when both nations face a complex international environment. Their continued collaboration is seen as a stabilizing factor in global affairs, offering mutual benefits and contributing to international fairness and justice.
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Xi: Stable China-Russia ties will help address external uncertainties
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