Chinese President Xi Jinping bid farewell to Moscow on Saturday, concluding a landmark state visit to Russia and marking the 80th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War.
At the airport, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko and senior officials hosted a formal send-off. A military band played the national anthems of China and Russia as President Xi inspected the guard of honour, underscoring the ceremonial grandeur of his visit.
After takeoff, a formation of Russian Air Force fighter jets escorted Xi’s aircraft into the skies, a rare display that highlighted the visit’s significance. Along the route to the airport, scores of local residents, representatives of Chinese enterprises and Chinese overseas students lined the streets, waving Chinese and Russian flags to celebrate the success of Xi’s trip.
This high-profile departure ceremony serves as a vivid reminder of the visit’s diplomatic and cultural impact, reflecting China and Russia’s shared celebrations and reinforcing ties at a pivotal moment in international relations.
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