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Chinese President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Russian President Putin
Seetao 2023-02-08 16:19
  • The Shanghai Cooperation Organization has developed for 20 years and has become an important force in the international community
  • China and Russia have always adhered to the four consensuses of mutual firm support
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On the afternoon of February 4, 2023, President Xi Jinping held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing. The two heads of state had an in-depth and full exchange of views on China-Russia relations and a series of major issues concerning international strategic security and stability in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Xi Jinping emphasized that at present, the global new crown pneumonia epidemic is still spreading, the world has entered a new period of turmoil and change, and human society is facing many challenges and crises. China and Russia stick to their original aspirations and have always maintained the steady development of bilateral relations. The two sides firmly support each other in safeguarding their core interests, political and strategic mutual trust has been increasingly consolidated, and bilateral trade volume has hit a record high. The two sides actively participated in the reform and construction of the global governance system, jointly practiced true multilateralism, safeguarded the true spirit of democracy, and played a central role in uniting the international community to overcome difficulties and maintain international fairness and justice. I am willing to work with President Putin to draw a blueprint and guide the direction of China-Russia relations under the new historical conditions, promote the continuous transformation of high-level mutual trust between China and Russia into cooperation results in various fields, and truly benefit the two peoples.

Xi Jinping emphasized that in the face of profound and complex changes in the international situation, China and Russia are determined to deepen back-to-back strategic cooperation and stand shoulder to shoulder to safeguard international fairness and justice. This is a strategic choice with far-reaching implications for China, Russia and the world, and it will remain unshakable in the past, present and future. The two sides should continue to maintain close high-level exchanges, always adhere to the "four mutual firm support" consensus, strongly support each other in safeguarding sovereignty, security, and development interests, effectively respond to external interference and regional security threats, and maintain international strategic stability. The two sides should closely coordinate and cooperate in international affairs, and show the mind of a big country and act as a big country on issues such as fighting the epidemic, boosting the economy, and responding to climate change.

Xi Jinping emphasized that China is willing to work with Russia to give full play to the political advantages of bilateral relations and promote the all-round practical cooperation between the two countries to achieve more results. It is necessary to implement the roadmap for the high-quality development of trade in goods and services between China and Russia, deepen cooperation in agriculture, green trade, medical health, digital economy and other fields, promote the connectivity of transportation infrastructure between the two sides, smooth logistics in Eurasia, and maintain global industrial and supply chains Stablize. Strengthen energy strategic partnerships, steadily promote large oil and gas cooperation projects, strengthen joint innovation in major technologies in the energy field, expand new energy cooperation, support each other to ensure energy security, and promote the improvement of the global energy governance system. Promote Sino-Russian scientific and technological innovation cooperation, and promote cooperation in frontier fields such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and the International Lunar Research Station. Deepen the fiscal and financial policy communication between the two countries and strengthen the joint efforts to resist financial risks. Deepen the joint construction of the Belt and Road and the docking cooperation of the Eurasian Economic Union. I would like to join you in announcing the official launch of the China-Russia Sports Exchange Year and launching a variety of activities to deepen the mutual understanding and traditional friendship between the two peoples.

Xi Jinping emphasized that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has gone through 20 years of extraordinary development and has become an important constructive force in the international community. The two sides should view the development of the organization from a strategic and long-term perspective, grasp the right direction, and better safeguard the security and common interests of member states. China is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with Russia, promote the BRICS cooperation mechanism to play a greater role in maintaining multilateralism, strengthening anti-epidemic cooperation, and promoting economic recovery, and make greater contributions to promoting global development while realizing the self-development of the five countries .

Putin said, I am very glad to be invited to China to attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics. Mutual visits to the Olympics have become a manifestation and a good tradition of the close relationship between the heads of state of Russia and China. I believe that after careful preparations, the Chinese people will be able to present the world with the highest level of Winter Olympics. I look forward to the wonderful performances of Russian and Chinese athletes in the Winter Olympics. The new crown pneumonia epidemic has not prevented me from maintaining close exchanges with President Xi Jinping through various means. The bilateral trade between the two countries has been steadily advancing, and we have cooperated closely in international affairs. The Russian side sincerely congratulates the Communist Party of China for leading the Chinese people to achieve great development achievements, and regards China as Russia's most important strategic partner and like-minded friend. Russia-China relations are a model of international relations in the 21st century. The joint statement we issued today embodies the highly consistent positions of Russia and China on major international issues. The strategic nature of Russia-China relations has been highlighted unprecedentedly and has attracted worldwide attention. The deepening of comprehensive strategic coordination between Russia and China is conducive to realizing the respective development of the two countries and safeguarding the common interests of the two countries. It is also of great significance to maintaining the strategic security and stability of the world. The Russian side is willing to further intensify strategic communication and coordination with the Chinese side, firmly support each other in safeguarding sovereignty and territorial integrity, firmly safeguard the core coordination role of the United Nations, firmly safeguard international law and international fairness and justice, and promote the establishment of a more just and reasonable international order. The Russian side is willing to continue to deepen cooperation with the Chinese side in various fields such as economy, trade, energy, science and technology, finance, and transportation, and jointly hold the Russia-China Year of Sports Exchanges well.

After the talks, Xi Jinping held a banquet for Putin. During the meeting, the two heads of state had an in-depth exchange of views on the current international and regional situation and major hotspot issues of mutual concern. Editor / Zhao E


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