Putin calls for deeper Russia, China strategic cooperation as he met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Kremlin.
Russian President Vladimir Putin urged Russia and China to deepen their strategic cooperation in response to global instability. He made these remarks during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Kremlin on Tuesday.
Putin extended his sincere greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping and expressed satisfaction with the progress made in implementing agreements between the two nations’ leaders. He highlighted that Russia-China relations remain strong, with expanding practical cooperation across various sectors. The ongoing “Russia-China Year of Culture” has garnered public enthusiasm, reinforcing bilateral friendship.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory in the Great Patriotic War. Putin invited Chinese representatives to participate in commemorative events in Russia, emphasizing the importance of jointly remembering victories over Nazi fascism and Japanese militarism. He stressed that this historic milestone should further elevate the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership and strengthen collaboration within international platforms such as the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and BRICS.
Amidst increasing global uncertainty, Putin underscored the necessity for both nations to consistently project a message of enhanced strategic coordination to the world.
Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, conveyed warm regards from President Xi Jinping to President Putin. He noted that under the leadership of both heads of state, China-Russia relations have evolved into a stable and resilient partnership marked by deep political trust, strategic alignment, and ongoing practical collaboration.
Wang emphasized that this partnership has played a crucial role in safeguarding both nations’ development interests in international and regional affairs. He reiterated that China-Russia cooperation does not target any third party and remains unaffected by external pressures. Looking ahead, he affirmed that the relationship will continue to expand rather than stagnate, focusing on long-term progress.
Reflecting on history, Wang recalled the sacrifices made by the Chinese and Soviet peoples over 80 years ago in their fight against Japanese militarism and Nazi fascism. Their contributions were instrumental in securing global peace. Today, China and Russia, as key stabilizing forces, must uphold the achievements of World War II, safeguard the post-war international order, and reinforce the United Nations’ role in global governance.
Both countries remain committed to multilateralism and efforts to democratize international relations. Wang stated that they have aligned their plans to support each other’s 80th-anniversary commemorative events. He expressed confidence that upcoming interactions between their leaders will further advance bilateral ties.
During his visit, Wang Yi also engaged in multiple discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, addressing bilateral and global issues.
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