Russian President Xi says he's going to give new impetus to cooperation.
Russia-China ties are the cornerstone of regional and global stability and a role model of harmonious and creative cooperation between major countries, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Putin said in a signed article published in People's Daily on Monday that Russia-China ties promote economic growth and serve as a guarantee of the positive agenda in international affairs. "I am convinced that the Russia-China friendship and partnership will continue to grow, prosper and make Russia and China happy and prosperous," he wrote.
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Putin said that President Xi Jinping's visit to Russia is significant and proves the special nature of the Russia-China partnership, which is always based on mutual trust and respect for each other's sovereignty and interests. Putin said that the constructive role of the China-proposed Global Security Initiative fits with Russia's position in this area.
Russia and China have always been committed to building a regional and global security architecture that is equal, open, inclusive and not targeted third countries, he said.
On the Ukraine conflict, Putin thanked China for its balanced approach to the issue, as China understands its historical background and real causes.
He wrote that we welcome China's willingness to play a constructive role in solving the crisis.
He said Moscow remains open to a political, diplomatic solution to the crisis.
As for Russia-China relations, Putin said they have progressed amazingly and have reached the highest level ever, and continue to flourish The relationship transcends the military-political alliances of the Cold War era, as it has no leaders or followers, and no boundaries or restricted areas.
Cultural and tourism exchanges should be promoted as soon as possible to strengthen the social basis of the Russia-China partnership he said, as all COVID response measures have been lifted, and that all COVID response measures restricting people's visits have been lifted.
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Putin said that Russia and China are actively advocating for a more just and multipolar world order based on international law, along with other like-minded countries on international issues.
The two countries maintain close cooperation on international issues in a turbulent world, standing shoulder to shoulder, like rocks in turbulent waters, effectively coordinating foreign policy and addressing common threats and contemporary challenges he wrote.
Both Moscow and Beijing are bridge builders, unlike some countries that seek to gain hegemony and dismantle global harmony. Putin noted that the two countries actively promote the development of multilateral institutions such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS, which are increasingly influential and embracing more partners and friends.
He also applauded the synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and the Eurasian Economic Union.