Chinese Premier landed in Moscow to promote ties and discuss bilateral cooperation and key areas of mutual interest.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Moscow on Tuesday for the 29th regular meeting between Chinese and Russian heads of government, and for an official visit to Russia, following an invitation from Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
Upon landing at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport, Li was met with a grand welcome ceremony and reviewed an honor guard alongside senior Russian officials.
During his visit, Li is scheduled to meet with Mishustin to discuss bilateral relations, practical cooperation, and key issues of mutual interest.
This annual meeting, held since 1996, serves as a crucial platform for implementing agreements made by the leaders of the two countries and advancing bilateral cooperation and people-to-people exchanges.
Li remarked that under the strategic direction of Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, China and Russia have exemplified a new model of international relations between neighboring major nations.
He emphasized that over the past 75 years, China-Russia relations have evolved positively despite global changes, demonstrating increased mutual trust, fruitful cooperation, and strong international coordination.
Li’s visit aims to further the agreements made by the two heads of state, preserve long-standing friendships, and deepen mutual cooperation.
He highlighted that the recent meetings between the two leaders have set a strategic direction for advancing bilateral ties at the start of the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relationship.
Li expressed confidence that the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership will continue to advance with mutual efforts.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the beginning of the China-Russia Years of Culture. During Putin’s visit to China in May, Xi noted that the relationship has strengthened over time and adapted to changing global circumstances.
Efforts from both sides have ensured steady progress in traditional sectors like energy and aerospace, while new areas such as scientific innovation and cross-border e-commerce are also experiencing strong growth.
In the first seven months of this year, trade between China and Russia grew by 1.6% to $136.67 billion, with total trade in 2023 approaching $240 billion, nearly 2.7 times higher than a decade ago.
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