Discussion between Putin and Xi Jinping Extends for 3.5 Hours: Key Points Highlighted
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Russian-Chinese Bonds Strengthen Amid Economic Talks
The Kremlin recently played host to a lengthy meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The high-powered conversation, which lasted an impressive three and a half hours, covered some pivotal topics, including energy and the ambitious "Power of Siberia-2" gas pipeline project.
During the talk, the leaders discussed the gas pipeline's economic terms, with a directive to expedite the agreement process. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak confirmed that the project—set to transport up to 50 billion cubic meters of gas annually from Russia to China—made it on the agenda. The project, a significant boon for Russia and an opportunity for cheaper LNG imports for China, remains stalled due to negotiations on pricing hurdles.
Following the meeting, Putin expressed satisfaction, stating that the talks were cordial, productive, and substantial. He emphasized that relations between the two nations have reached an all-time high, being unaffected by domestic politics or global trends. Xi Jinping, in turn, pledged to fortify the relationship, deepening and broadening it, while adding stability to the world at large.
The leaders signed a hefty package of documents, including a joint statement setting lofty goals for trade and investment growth by 2030. The growth aim includes increasing the scale and refining the structure of economic ties by boosting high-tech products, forging new e-commerce strategies, and expanding agriculture, mineral, and basic materials trade.
Putin seemingly showed a welcoming hand, expressing support for the establishment of Chinese production facilities in Russia. The move not only promises to create a congenial atmosphere for Chinese businesses but also encourages the transfer of industrial competencies to Russia. With trade operations between Russia and China conducted in rubles and yuan, the leaders seemed to establish a stable and secure system for mutual trade.
The leaders' accord extended to global issues, with both nations expressing a near-identical stance on key international and regional matters. Xi implied that China and Russia would join forces to uphold historical truths regarding World War II, uphold the UN's authority, and defend the interests of their nations as well as developing countries against unjustified actions and military dictatorships.
Amid talks on economic advancements and political solidarity, the leaders bypassed discussions on the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman, assured that Russia-China relations would proceed unwaveringly, maintaining harmonious connections with no tensions towards third parties.
As Xi Jinping's visit marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the political relationship between the two nations remains robust and flourishing. The Power of Siberia-2 pipeline project bubbles with potential, offering fresh opportunities for both countries amid ongoing economic pressures and geopolitical tensions.
Moscow, Natalia Petrova
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- Despite ongoing negotiations on pricing hurdles, the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline project, which will transport up to 50 billion cubic meters of gas annually from Russia to China, was discussed by Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping during their meeting.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a statement following the meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, acknowledged that the relations between the two nations have reached a new high and remain unaffected by domestic politics or global trends.
- The leaders, after signing a joint statement, set ambitious goals for trade and investment growth by 2030, focusing on high-tech products, e-commerce strategies, agriculture, minerals, and basic materials trade, as well as establishing Chinese production facilities in Russia.
- Despite the absence of discussions on the ongoing Ukraine conflict, the leaders expressed a committed stance towards global issues, promising to uphold historical truths regarding World War II, uphold the UN's authority, and defend the interests of their nations and developing countries against unjustified actions and military dictatorships.
