Xi Jinping talks with Russian President Putin
On the morning of May 16, President Xi Jinping held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was in China for a state visit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Xi Jinping expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Putin on the start of his new presidential term and warmly welcomed him to China for another state visit.
Xi Jinping pointed out that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia. Over the past 75 years, China-Russia relations have gone through ups and downs and become stronger over time. They have withstood the test of the vicissitudes of the international situation and set an example for major countries and neighboring countries to respect each other, treat each other candidly, live in harmony, and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results. The stable development of China-Russia relations not only serves the fundamental interests of the two countries and their peoples, but is also conducive to peace, stability and prosperity in the region and the world. China is willing to always be a good neighbor, good friend, and good partner that trusts each other with Russia, continue to consolidate the ever-lasting friendship between the two peoples, jointly achieve the development and revitalization of their respective countries, and work together to safeguard fairness and justice in the world.
Xi Jinping emphasized that the most important conclusion drawn from the 75-year development history of China-Russia relations is that the two neighboring major countries must always promote the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, respect each other, equality and mutual trust, and accommodate each other's concerns, so as to truly serve the interests of both sides. Development and revitalization provide mutual assistance. This is not only the correct way for China and Russia to get along with each other, but also the direction that major country relations should strive in the 21st century. China-Russia relations have profound historical accumulation and a solid foundation of public opinion. The two sides should intensify strategic coordination and mutually beneficial cooperation, firmly follow their own development paths, and firmly safeguard international fairness and justice.
Putin said that I am very happy to visit China again after taking office as the new Russian president. In March last year, President Xi Jinping also paid a state visit to Russia shortly after his re-election. This is the tradition of friendship between our two countries, which shows that both sides attach great importance to strengthening the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination in the new era. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and China, which deserves our joint celebration. Developing Russia-China relations is not a temporary measure, does not target third parties, and is conducive to international strategic stability. Russia is willing to continue to expand bilateral cooperation with China, maintain close communication and coordination within the frameworks of the United Nations, BRICS, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and promote the establishment of a more just and reasonable international order.
The two heads of state listened to reports from the chairmen of the two intergovernmental cooperation committees on cooperation in investment, energy, economy and trade, Northeast-Far East, humanities, international and other fields. They expressed satisfaction with the progress achieved and affirmed the proposals for future cooperation.
Xi Jinping pointed out that this year is an important year with milestone significance in the history of the development of China-Russia relations. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia 75 years ago, the two countries have joined hands to forge a new path of mutual respect, harmonious coexistence, and win-win cooperation between major countries and neighboring countries. With the joint efforts of both sides, China-Russia relations have always been developing steadily. The comprehensive strategic coordination between the two countries has been continuously strengthened. Cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, investment, energy, people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and local affairs has continued to advance, making contributions to maintaining global strategic stability and promoting the democratization of international relations. made a positive contribution. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. China is comprehensively promoting Chinese-style modernization with high-quality development, accelerating the development of new productive forces, and adding new momentum to global economic growth. China and Russia are both permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and major emerging market countries. It is the common strategic choice of both countries to increase strategic coordination, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, and conform to the historical trend of world multipolarity and economic globalization. The two sides should take the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as a new starting point to further strengthen the alignment of development strategies, continue to enrich the connotation of bilateral cooperation, better benefit the two countries and their peoples, and contribute more positive energy to world prosperity and stability. Both sides should further optimize the cooperation structure between the two countries and consolidate the good momentum of cooperation in traditional fields such as economy and trade. Create more highlights for people-to-people and cultural exchanges, jointly host the "China-Russia Culture Year", intensify local cooperation, and continue to tighten the ties between people. Strengthen communication and collaboration in international multilateral platforms such as the United Nations, BRICS, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, as well as in regional affairs, demonstrate international responsibility, and promote the establishment of a fair and reasonable global governance system.
Putin said that the intergovernmental cooperation mechanism between Russia and China is operating well, and cooperation between the two countries in the fields of economy and trade, agriculture, industry, energy, and interconnection has been developing steadily. The establishment and development of Russia-China relations are based on the principles of good neighborliness, mutual respect, and assistance in the development of their respective countries, and have withstood various tests. The two sides signed a series of cooperation documents today, demonstrating their determination to continue to deepen and expand mutually beneficial cooperation. Russia is willing to work with China to implement the "Russia-China Economic Cooperation Plan until 2030", successfully organize the "Russia-China Culture Year" activities this year and next, and strengthen the connection between the Eurasian Economic Union and the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative. Next year will mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, and Russia and China will hold celebrations. Russia appreciates China's objective and fair stance in major international and regional affairs, and is willing to continue close strategic coordination with China, firmly support each other, promote the process of world multipolarity and democratization of international relations, and promote the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination to achieve more Results.
After the talks, the two heads of state jointly signed and issued the "Joint Statement between the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation on Deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Coordination for a New Era on the 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Two Countries" and jointly witnessed the signing of the Agreement on Economy and Trade, Nature Protection, Inspection and Quarantine A number of bilateral cooperation documents in , media and other fields.
Before the talks, Xi Jinping held a grand welcome ceremony for Putin in the square outside the east gate of the Great Hall of the People.
When Putin arrived, soldiers lined up to salute him. The two heads of state boarded the reviewing stand, the military band played the national anthems of China and Russia, and a 21-gun salute was fired in Tiananmen Square. Accompanied by Xi Jinping, Putin reviewed the honor guard of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and watched the parade performance. Children from China and Russia held bouquets of flowers and national flags of China and Russia to cheer and greet the two heads of state.
At noon that day, Xi Jinping held a welcome banquet for Putin in the Golden Hall of the Great Hall of the People.
Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Wang Yi, He Lifeng, Zhang Guoqing, Chen Yiqin and others participated in the above activities.
