Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of a stable and resilient relationship between China and Russia during a video meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. He stated that enhancing bilateral ties will help address uncertainties in the external world.
\"In 2025, I am ready to work with President Putin to guide China-Russia relations to greater heights,\" Xi said. \"By reinforcing the stability and resilience of our relations, we can jointly promote the development and revitalization of our countries and uphold international fairness and justice.\"
President Xi called for deepening strategic cooperation and mutual support, highlighting the need to safeguard the legitimate interests of both nations. He urged for the consolidation and expansion of bilateral relations to foster in-depth practical cooperation.
President Putin affirmed the strong mutual trust and support between Russia and China, emphasizing that both countries treat each other as equals. \"Our cooperation serves the interests of our peoples and will never be impacted by changes in the international situation,\" Putin remarked.
During their discussion, 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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