In a significant move to reinforce bilateral ties, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to continue the extension of the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.
The treaty, originally signed 25 years ago, has served as the legal and institutional foundation for long-term friendship and comprehensive strategic coordination between the two nations. President Xi highlighted that since the inception of the agreement, the bilateral relationship has achieved what he described as "leapfrog development," evolving into a robust and multifaceted partnership.
Addressing the current state of global affairs, President Xi noted that the international landscape is undergoing momentous changes, warning that the world faces a risk of returning to the "law of the jungle." Against this volatile backdrop, he emphasized that the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation has proven to be increasingly advanced, scientific, and relevant.
China has expressed its full support for the further extension of the treaty. President Xi affirmed that China will work closely with Russia to honor the spirit of the agreement and firmly advance their "back-to-back strategic coordination," ensuring a stable and cooperative framework amidst an evolving global order.
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