In a celebration marking 75 years of diplomatic ties, Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted the steady advancement of China-Russia relations. Speaking during large-group talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Xi emphasized the enhanced comprehensive strategic coordination between the two nations.
President Xi noted that the recent visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to China, his first foreign trip since assuming the presidency, underscores the significant importance Russia places on its relationship with China. This visit has been highly appreciated by Beijing, further solidifying the bond between the two countries.
Xi also discussed China's ongoing modernization efforts and high-quality development initiatives, which are set to contribute new drivers to global economic growth. Both China and Russia, as permanent members of the UN Security Council and major emerging markets, share a strategic vision to deepen their coordination, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, and support the global trends of multipolarity and economic globalization.
Looking ahead, President Xi expressed his belief that the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties serves as a new starting point for both nations. He called for the synergization of development strategies and the enrichment of bilateral cooperation to bring greater benefits to their peoples. Xi reiterated his readiness to collaborate with President Putin to shape the future direction of China-Russia relations and to forge new avenues of cooperation across various fields.
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President Xi: relations with Russia have been moving forward steadily
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