In a pivotal video meeting on Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties amid global uncertainties. The leaders emphasized that a stable and resilient China-Russia relationship is essential to addressing challenges in the external environment.
\"A stable and resilient relationship between China and Russia will help address uncertainties in the external world,\" President Xi stated. He expressed readiness to work with President Putin in 2025 to elevate China-Russia relations to new heights, jointly promoting the development and revitalization of both countries, and upholding international fairness and justice.
President Xi called for continued deepening of strategic cooperation, firm mutual support, and safeguarding of legitimate interests. \"The two sides should consolidate and expand bilateral relations and promote the in-depth development of practical cooperation,\" he added.
Echoing these sentiments, President Putin highlighted the mutual trust and support that underpin the China-Russia relationship. \"Russia and China have always trusted and supported each other and treated each other as equals,\" he said. He stressed that cooperation serves the interests of both peoples and will remain unaffected by changes in the international situation.
During the meeting, the two leaders conducted an in-depth exchange on international and regional issues of common concern. They agreed to maintain strategic communication in the coming year, reinforcing their commitment to a partnership that seeks to navigate and mitigate external uncertainties.
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Xi: Stable China-Russia ties will help address external uncertainties
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