Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin solidified their nations' strategic partnership during Xi's four-day state visit to Russia, with both leaders reaching 'a lot of important new consensus,' according to China's Foreign Ministry.
The discussions, described as 'in-depth, friendly, and productive' by ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Friday, focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and addressing global challenges. The meeting coincided with commemorations for the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War victory, underscoring historical military ties between the two powers.
This trip marks Xi's 11th visit to Russia since assuming presidency—more than to any other country—highlighting Moscow's pivotal role in Beijing's foreign policy framework. Analysts suggest new economic and security agreements could emerge from the talks, with potential implications for Eurasian geopolitics and global supply chains.
