XI Jinping Meets with Russian President Putin

        On the afternoon of March 20 local time, Chairman XI Jinping, who had just arrived in Moscow, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin at an invitation.

        When XI Jinping arrived, the Kremlin commander greeted him at the exit. President Putin warmly shook hands with XI Jinping and took a group photo. The two heads of state had in-depth and candid exchanges on Sino Russian relations and issues of common concern.

        XI Jinping pointed out that he is pleased to pay a state visit to Russia again at the invitation of President Putin. Ten years ago, I chose Russia for my first visit since assuming the presidency, and I still remember it vividly. Over the past decade, I have maintained close contact with President Putin. Russia will hold presidential elections next year. Under your strong leadership, Russia has made significant progress in its development and revitalization. I firmly believe that the Russian people will continue to give you firm support.

        XI Jinping emphasized that the development of Sino Russian relations to today has its profound historical logic. As the largest neighbor and comprehensive strategic coordination partner, China Russia relations occupy a priority position in their respective overall diplomatic situation and foreign policy. China has always pursued an independent foreign policy. Consolidating and developing Sino Russian relations is a strategic choice made by China based on its fundamental interests and the overall trend of world development. The general direction of strengthening strategic cooperation between China and Russia is unswerving. Both China and Russia are committed to achieving national development and revitalization, supporting world multipolarization, and promoting the democratization of international relations. The two sides should further deepen practical cooperation in various fields, strengthen coordination and cooperation in multilateral platforms such as the United Nations, assist in the development and revitalization of their respective countries, and become the mainstay of world peace and stability.

        Putin warmly welcomed XI Jinping’s state visit to Russia and once again expressed warm congratulations on XI Jinping’s re-election. Putin said that over the past decade, China has achieved great achievements in various aspects of development that have attracted worldwide attention. This is due to the outstanding leadership of Chairman XI Jinping, and also proves the superiority of China’s national system and governance system. I firmly believe that under the strong leadership of Chairman XI Jinping, China will continue to develop and prosper, and successfully achieve various set ambitious goals. With the joint efforts of both sides, Russia China relations have achieved fruitful results in various fields in recent years. Russia is willing to continue to deepen bilateral practical cooperation with China, strengthen communication and coordination in international affairs, and promote the process of world multipolarization and democratization of international relations.

        The two sides exchanged in-depth views on the Ukrainian issue. XI Jinping emphasized that on the Ukrainian issue, peaceful and rational voices are constantly gathering, and most countries support easing tensions, advocate promoting peace and promoting negotiations, and oppose adding fuel to the flames. Historically, conflicts ultimately need to be resolved through dialogue and negotiation. Not long ago, China issued a position document specifically calling for a political solution to the Ukrainian crisis, opposing the Cold War mentality, and opposing unilateral sanctions. We believe that the more difficult the situation is, the more space must be left for peace; The more acute the contradiction, the more difficult it is to give up dialogue efforts. China is willing to continue to play a constructive role in promoting the political settlement of the Ukrainian issue.

        Putin expressed that the Russian side appreciates China’s consistent adherence to a fair, objective, and balanced stance on major international issues, and its adherence to fairness and justice. The Russian side has carefully studied China’s position paper on the political settlement of the Ukrainian issue and is open to peace talks. We welcome China to play a constructive role in this regard.

        The two heads of state expressed their expectation of meeting again tomorrow to plan a new blueprint for the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination between China and Russia for the next period.

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