Strengthening Relationship: Beijing and Moscow Plan to Boost Collaboration
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Heads of China and Russia Agree to Bolster Ties, Defend International Justice
City unspecified - China and Russia have pledged to reinforce their comprehensive strategic partnership, guard the truth about World War II, and uphold global fairness during a meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.
On Thursday, the two leaders inked a joint statement in Moscow, following their discussions, with the agreement aiming to escalate bilateral relations, solidify historical views on World War II, and safeguard international justice.
The joint statement marked the signing of more than 20 cooperation agreements in various fields, such as global stability, respecting international law, biosecurity, investment protection, digital economy, quarantine protocols, and film collaboration.
President Xi arrived in the neighboring country on Wednesday for a state visit and to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War and the victories in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War.
This meeting was the eleventh time Xi has visited Russia since assuming the presidency.
Xi noted that mutual trust between China and Russia has grown stronger, practical cooperation has intensified, and cultural and local exchanges have thrived, making China-Russia ties more resilient and solid in the new era.
He encouraged both nations to continue along this path, resist external influences, and make their foundation of cooperation more robust and momentum for progress more sustainable.
China and Russia should leverage each other's resources and industrial systems to amplify mutually beneficial cooperation in areas like trade, economy, energy, agriculture, aerospace, and artificial intelligence, according to Xi.
The leaders also discussed synergizing the Belt and Road Initiative and the Eurasian Economic Union to forge a platform for promoting high-standard connectivity.
In addition, they emphasized the importance of collaborating on multilateral platforms like the United Nations, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and BRICS to advocate for the Global South, genuine multilateralism, and proper guidance for global governance reform.
As China seeks to enhance itself into a great modern socialist nation, Xi expressed China's determination and self-confidence to tackle any challenges and manage its own affairs effectively despite external circumstances.
Xi stated his readiness to collaborate with Russia to fulfill their shared responsibilities, maintain the global multilateral trading system, and ensure the stability and uninterrupted operation of industrial and supply chains.
Putin appreciated Xi's decision to join Russia in commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, which holds immense significance for Russia. He acknowledged the Russia-China relationship as a crucial stabilizing factor on the global stage and a 21st-century model of state-to-state relations.
Putin reaffirmed that Russia-China ties are built on equality, common benefit, and respect for each other's interests and sovereignty, clarifying that their relationship is not directed against any other nation.
Putin also stated that imposing excessive tariffs is counterproductive and unlawful, encouraging further cooperation.
President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday in the Kremlin in Moscow after they signed a joint statement on further deepening the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era. - Photo China Daily/ANN
He expressed his desire to make an official visit to China for the commemorative events honoring the 80th anniversary of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the conclusion of World War II.
- The leaders agreed to jointly safeguard international justice and reinforce their comprehensive strategic partnership.
- The joint statement received over 20 cooperation agreements in various fields, including trade, economy, energy, and artificial intelligence.
- Xi encouraged both nations to intensify practical cooperation in areas like space, agriculture, and digital economy.
- Putin emphasized the importance of collaborating on multilateral platforms to advocate for the Global South and genuine multilateralism.
- Xi expressed China's readiness to work with Russia to maintain the global multilateral trading system and ensure the stability of industrial and supply chains.
- Putin's visit to China for the commemorative events honoring the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was appreciated by Xi.
- Putin clarified that the Russia-China relationship is not directed against any other nation and is built on equality, common benefit, and respect for each other's interests and sovereignty.
- Putin expressed that imposing excessive tariffs is counterproductive and unlawful, encouraging further cooperation between the two nations.
