Moscow [Russia], November 20 (ANI): The Russian Foreign Ministry on Thursday highlighted President Vladimir Putin’s assembly with China’s Premier Li Qiang, calling the present section of the partnership between the 2 nations the strongest of their historical past.
In a publish on X, the ministry wrote, ‘On November 18, President #Putin met with China’s Premier Li Qiang. The complete #RussiaChina partnership & strategic interplay, having entered a brand new period, is experiencing the perfect interval of their historical past.’ The assertion set the tone for discussions centered on increasing diplomatic, strategic and financial cooperation.
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The assembly between Putin and Li on November 18 underscored this rising engagement. During the talks, Putin stated, ‘Close Russia-China cooperation throughout the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (#SCO) helps to form the SCO into one of many pillars of a multipolar worldwide order, to attract the international locations of the Global South into its orbit, and to assist advance an open and non-discriminatory international buying and selling system.’
He added that efforts on the degree of the SCO Council of Heads of Government this yr ‘had been capable of organically complement the efforts undertaken by our Chinese buddies throughout their chairmanship, which efficiently culminated within the Summit in Tianjin.’
Building on this, Putin recalled his earlier exchanges with Chinese President Xi Jinping. ‘I warmly recall my go to to that outstanding, lovely and trendy Chinese metropolis, in addition to my in depth conversations with my buddy President Xi Jinping in Tianjin and later in Beijing throughout the commemorative occasions marking the eightieth anniversary of China’s victory over militarist Japan and the tip of the Second World War,’ he stated.
He additionally requested Li Qiang to convey ‘my absolute best needs and heat greetings to the President of the People’s Republic of China.’
Putin emphasised the strategic depth of the connection, stating, ‘The complete Russian-Chinese relations of partnership and strategic interplay, having entered a brand new period, are actually experiencing the perfect interval of their historical past.’ He famous that the ties are primarily based on ‘equality, mutual profit, and mutual help on points affecting one another’s core pursuits,’ and usually are not directed towards anybody.
On financial ties, Putin highlighted progress achieved final yr. ‘In 2024, we achieved document figures in bilateral commerce – the very best within the historical past of our relationships,’ he stated. ‘We will proceed to strengthen commerce cooperation consistent with our accepted long-term plans. It is necessary to make sure the dependable safety of our commerce and financial cooperation from unfavorable exterior influences.’
He added that taking the partnership ‘to a brand new qualitative degree and reinforcing its technological basis’ can be supported by joint initiatives in ‘vitality, trade, area and agriculture,’ together with cooperation in ‘the coaching of certified personnel.’ He famous that ‘the Russia-China Years of Education in 2026-2027… might be notably helpful,’ calling it ‘a really well timed and optimistic initiative.’
Putin additionally highlighted cultural and humanitarian exchanges. ‘Our humanitarian exchanges are additionally creating dynamically. The Cross Years of Culture are drawing to a profitable shut,’ he stated.
Welcoming China’s resolution to introduce visa-free entry for Russian residents, he added, ‘We are grateful for this goodwill gesture.’ Reciprocal measures for Chinese nationals ‘will enter into power within the very close to future,’ and he expressed confidence that this is able to have ‘very substantial results each economically and in humanitarian phrases’ and ‘function a distinctly optimistic increase to the development of our relationships.’ (ANI)