Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin jointly attended the opening ceremony of the "China-Russia Cultural Year" and the special concert celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia and delivered speeches
On the afternoon of May 16, President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin jointly attended the opening ceremony of the "China-Russia Cultural Year" and a special concert celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing and delivered speeches.
Xi Jinping and Putin entered the venue together amidst warm applause.
Xi Jinping pointed out that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia. The ups and downs of China-Russia relations for three quarters of a century have shown that continuously consolidating and developing China-Russia permanent good-neighborly friendship, comprehensive strategic coordination, and mutually beneficial cooperation are in line with the fundamental interests of the two countries and their peoples, and conform to the expectations of the international community and the times. The trend of development is of irreplaceable importance. Hosting mutual theme years has become a fine tradition of people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and Russia. It is also a feature and highlight in the history of the development of bilateral relations and is generally welcomed by the people of both countries. Last year, President Putin and I agreed to hold the "China-Russia Cultural Year" in 2024-2025. Today, both parties officially launched this cultural event. The two sides will hold a series of colorful cultural exchange projects to further unleash the potential of cultural cooperation between the two countries and jointly create a new future for cultural exchanges between China and Russia. I believe this will inject new impetus into the inheritance of China-Russia friendship from generation to generation and the mutual understanding and mutual understanding between the two peoples.
Xi Jinping pointed out that the national music of China and Russia are gorgeous flowers in the garden of world civilizations. Tonight’s music feast will surely become a wonderful chapter in the cultural exchanges and mutual learning between China and Russia. Let us take the "China-Russia Culture Year" as an opportunity and the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as a new starting point, carry forward friendship and move forward hand in hand, add luster to the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era, and jointly create a new bright future for China-Russia friendship. !
Putin said in his speech that I fully agree with President Xi Jinping’s positive comments on Russia-China relations. The peoples of Russia and China are as close as brothers. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The Russian people are sincerely happy and admired for the great achievements made by the Chinese people under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and China 75 years ago, the relationship between the two sides has accumulated a lot of valuable experience and is currently at its best period in history. Russia-China relations are based on mutual respect, equality and mutual trust, which have promoted the development of their respective countries, benefited the two peoples, and set a model for international relations. Holding the "Russia-China Cultural Year" event as Russia and China celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations has important symbolic significance. Russia is willing to deepen people-to-people and cultural exchanges with China, enhance mutual understanding, and promote the continuous improvement and upgrading of cooperation between the two countries.
The two heads of state jointly enjoyed the wonderful artistic performances presented by artists from China and Russia.
About 1,000 friendly people from all walks of life in China and Russia attended the event.
