Putin and Xi's Discussions in Moscow: Outcomes and Agreements Reached
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During the official visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Russia, the two nations inked several significant agreements and bolstered their already strong relationship. Here's a lowdown on what went down, based on the info published on the Kremlin's official website.
First off, Russia and China have teamed up to take their existing comprehensive partnership to unprecedented levels. They went a step further by signing an agreement that outlines an ambitious roadmap to strengthen their strategic interaction across various sectors.
Vladimir Putin, the Russian President, touted the extraordinary heights their relationship has reached, declaring it as the pinnacle in history. He also added that both nations endured the gravest losses in World War II. On this note, Xi Jinping extended his admiration for Russia's bravery and resilience in the face of adversity.
Moving onto the nuts and bolts of their relationship, it's worth mentioning that almost all trade between the two nations is now conducted using rubles and yuan. This move greatly reduces their dependency on external pressures.
So what's next in store for these two economic powerhouses? With a keen focus on strategic and political cooperation, the leaders aim to collaborate on matters independent of internal political factors or global trends. They are determined to expand their partnership in both the bilateral and international arenas.
On the economic front, the nations have agreed to set ambitious targets to boost their trade by a significant margin over the next decade. They have plans to expand economic ties by increasing the share of high-tech goods, developing innovative e-commerce, and ensuring the mutual supply of essential materials, mineral resources, and agricultural products.
Beyond economic collaboration, key areas of focus include their joint efforts in energy, industry, technology, and agriculture. With Russia's status as the leading supplier of oil, gas, and coal to China, expect the energy sector to play a pivotal role in their ongoing partnership. Furthermore, we can look forward to increased industrial cooperation and the establishment of Chinese industrial production facilities in Russia.
Agricultural trade and food security are also top priorities. Russia aims to broaden its agricultural exports to the Chinese market, and the "Made in Russia" fairs have already demonstrated their potential in fostering cultural and trade ties between the two nations.
Putin previously extended an invitation to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kazakhstan's President, to attend celebrations commemorating the 75th anniversary of the World War II Victory. With China's President now having visited Russia for these ceremonial events, it seems the bonds between these nations run deep—and only continue to strengthen.
[1] https://ru.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/69668[2] https://ru.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/69667[3] https://ru.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/69666
- I was impressed to learn that Putin remarked on the proud history shared by Russia and China, emphasizing their joint endurance during World War II.
- The interdepartmental agreements signed during the visit of President Xi Jinping to Russia underscore the commitment to ensure stability and longevity in their partnership, even in the context of war-and-conflicts, politics, and general news.
- The ambitious roadmap towards strengthening strategic interaction between Russia and China in various sectors, including energy, industry, technology, and agriculture, is worth noting.
- As we look towards the future, it's expected that Putin and Xi will work together on matters independent of internal political factors, focusing on expanding their partnership in the bilateral and international arenas to mark the anniversary of their alliance.
