Xi holds talks with Putin in Beijing
Putin said Russia-China relations, under joint efforts from both sides, have reached an unprecedented level, featuring close high-level exchanges and solid political mutual trust.
The two sides have seen a steady increase in bilateral trade, mutually beneficial energy supply and demand, the ever-deepening cooperation in transportation, logistics, science and technology, among others, and sound momentum in people-to-people exchanges, Putin added.
Russia-China relations have withstood tests and grown stronger over time, becoming a paradigm of comprehensive strategic coordination, said Putin.
Stressing that the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation is ever more relevant under the current situation, Putin said Russia is ready to work with China to act in line with the spirit of the Treaty, strengthen strategic coordination and practical cooperation, and promote bilateral relations to a higher level.
Noting that Russia-China bilateral cooperation is an important stabilizing factor in the volatile international situation, Putin said Russia will continue to strengthen multilateral coordination with China, support China in hosting the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting successfully, jointly enhance the status and influence of the SCO, strengthen unity and coordination within the BRICS mechanism, uphold the authority of the UN, champion the diversity of civilizations, and promote a more just and equitable international order.
Xi and Putin also exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East and other major international and regional issues.
They heard reports on the progress of cooperation in areas including investment, energy, economy and trade. The foreign ministers of the two countries reported on the coordination and cooperation between China and Russia in international and regional affairs.
Following the talks, Xi and Putin signed and issued a joint statement on further enhancing comprehensive strategic coordination and deepening good-neighborliness and friendly cooperation between the two countries.
They also witnessed the signing of 20 cooperation documents in areas including the economy and trade, education, and science and technology.
During Putin's visit, China and Russia issued a joint statement on promoting a multipolar world and a new type of international relations. The two sides also reached 20 cooperation agreements in other fields.
Xi and Putin then jointly met the press.
Prior to their talks, Xi hosted a welcoming ceremony for Putin outside the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing, featuring military band performances, a 21-gun salute, and a march-past of the guard of honor.
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