Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to China, his first foreign trip since his recent inauguration, underscores the deepening bond between the two nations. Celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties, the visit signifies a new chapter in China-Russia relations.
Liu Bin, director general of the Department of European-Central Asian Affairs of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, highlighted that Chinese President Xi Jinping and Putin engaged in \"frank, friendly and informative\" discussions. Together, they outlined a blueprint for future bilateral relations and devised strategic plans for collaboration across various fields.
One of the key outcomes of the visit was the signing of a joint statement aimed at deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era. Additionally, more than ten significant cooperation documents were signed, reflecting the commitment to strengthening economic and trade ties. Putin's participation in the eighth China-Russia Expo in Harbin further accelerated economic cooperation between the two countries.
Five Principles: A Foundation for the FuturePresident Xi introduced five guiding principles during his talks with Putin: mutual respect, win-win cooperation, lasting friendship, strategic coordination, and fairness and justice. These principles not only encapsulate the historical experience of China-Russia relations but also demonstrate a keen understanding of the current international landscape and the evolving bilateral relationship.
Mutual Respect: Both nations emphasize support for each other's core interests, uphold non-alliance and non-confrontation, and commit to not targeting third parties. This foundation deepens political trust and respects each nation's development path.
Win-Win Cooperation: With bilateral trade surpassing $240 billion last year—nearly 2.7 times that of a decade ago—the economic partnership continues to flourish. Future collaborations will expand into traditional areas like energy and agriculture, and new domains such as artificial intelligence and high-tech research.
Lasting Friendship: Building on a solid friendship, both countries are fostering closer cultural and social interactions, proposing culturally resonant activities and encouraging engagements at subnational levels.
Strategic Coordination: As Russia chairs BRICS and China takes over the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's chairmanship, the two nations pledge mutual support, aiming to build a high-quality, inclusive partnership that strengthens the Global South.
Fairness and Justice: Committed to resolving global hotspots through political means, China and Russia advocate for the two-state solution in Palestine and support peace talks to address the Ukraine crisis, positioning themselves as constructive players in international peace efforts.
As Putin's visit concludes, the strategic alignment between China and Russia sets a robust foundation for future cooperation, reflecting a mutual commitment to navigating the complexities of the modern world together.
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Chinese Foreign Ministry briefs media on Putin's state visit to China
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