Ahead of his imminent two-day diplomatic visit to China, set to commence on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin articulated in a written exchange with Xinhua the shared commitment of Russia and China towards fostering mutual prosperity through expanded cooperation across economic and cultural domains.
Putin underscored the pivotal role of coordinated foreign policies in shaping a fair and multipolar global order, crucial for sustaining the momentum of the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era.
Emphasizing the transcendence of contemporary Russia-China relations beyond ideological constraints, Putin stressed that the strategic alliance between the two nations is a deliberate choice driven by shared interests, deep trust, broad public support, and genuine camaraderie between their peoples. Both nations stand united in safeguarding sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security.
"In a broader sense, we are working to contribute to the development and prosperity of Russia and China by enhancing equal, mutually beneficial economic and humanitarian cooperation and strengthening foreign policy coordination in the interests of building a just multipolar world order. All this is the key to the future success of our comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era," Putin remarked.
He reiterated that the foundation of the Russia-China partnership rests on principles of equality, mutual trust, respect for sovereignty, and consideration of each other's interests.
Highlighting the pivotal role played by President Xi Jinping in advancing bilateral ties, Putin commended Xi's wise and visionary leadership, recalling their regular and constructive engagements since their first meeting in March 2010. Putin lauded Xi's respectful, friendly, and business-like demeanor during their interactions, which have been characterized by fruitful exchanges on bilateral and international agendas.
Recalling President Xi's symbolic state visits to Russia, Putin emphasized the exceptional nature of their strategic partnership, exemplified by Xi's choice of Russia as his inaugural destination for state visits after assuming office. Their extensive consultations, lasting nearly five hours, underscored the depth of their strategic alignment.
Putin reiterated the enduring friendship and cooperation between the Russian and Chinese peoples as a cornerstone of bilateral relations, underscoring that their ties have reached unprecedented heights despite global challenges.
He noted the significance of the ongoing year for both nations, particularly China's celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic, acknowledging China's remarkable achievements over the decades.
As steadfast allies, Russia welcomes China's milestones and achievements, recognizing the enduring strength of their relationship forged through decades of shared history and mutual learning. Today, their complementary strengths serve as the driving force behind the robust and multifaceted development of bilateral relations.
