Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a small area at Zhongnanhai
Beijing, May 16th: On the evening of May 16th, President Xi Jinping held a small-scale meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Zhongnanhai.
In Zhongnanhai during the Mengxia season, the breeze is gentle and the water is sparkling.
Xi Jinping greeted Putin in front of Yingtai Bridge. The two heads of state walked and talked, looked at the pavilions and pavilions, and admired the beauty of all things.
Xi Jinping and Putin sat near the water, drank tea together, and had in-depth exchanges on strategic issues of common concern in a relaxed atmosphere.
Xi Jinping pointed out that the world today is facing major changes unseen in a century and has entered a new period of turbulence and change. In the face of the evolving international changes and chaos, China has always maintained strategic focus. Under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, the Chinese people have overcome various difficulties and challenges and strived to promote high-quality development and Chinese-style modernization. China is willing to work with Russia and other countries to strengthen unity and cooperation, lead the right direction of global governance, jointly safeguard international fairness and justice, and promote world peace and common development.
Putin said that China's development is unstoppable and no force can curb China's development and progress. Russia is willing to strengthen cooperation with China and other "global south" countries to promote international fairness and justice and promote the establishment of a more equal and multi-polar world.
The two heads of state had an in-depth exchange of views on the Ukrainian crisis.
Xi Jinping elaborated on China's consistent position and efforts to promote a political solution to the Ukraine crisis, emphasizing that in dealing with any major issue, we must address both the symptoms and the root cause, and we must consider both the present and the long term. The core of my global security initiative is to advocate a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security concept. The fundamental solution to the Ukraine crisis is to promote the construction of a balanced, effective, and sustainable new security architecture. China supports the timely convening of an international peace conference recognized by both Russia and Ukraine, with equal participation by all parties, and fair discussion of all options, to promote an early political settlement of the Ukrainian issue, and is willing to continue to play a constructive role in this regard.
Putin introduced Russia's relevant views and positions, saying that Russia appreciates China's objective, fair and balanced stance on the Ukrainian issue, and welcomes China to continue to play an important and constructive role in the political settlement of the Ukrainian issue. Russia is committed to resolving the Ukrainian issue through political negotiations, is willing to show sincerity, and will continue to maintain close communication with China in this regard.
Xi Jinping shook hands with Putin and said goodbye. Xi Jinping said that we have met many times over the years, and every exchange has been candid, in-depth and fruitful. I am willing to continue to maintain close contact with President Putin, jointly grasp the right direction for the development of China-Russia relations, lead the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination in the new era to be stable and long-term, bring more benefits to the people of the two countries, and make contributions to promoting world security and stability. Make a positive contribution.
Putin thanked President Xi Jinping for his warm hospitality and said that I enjoy every meeting with President Xi Jinping. Our exchanges were deep and meaningful. I am willing to continue to maintain close communication with President Xi Jinping, implement the important consensus we have reached, and ensure the in-depth development of the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination.
