Xi tells Putin he wants to take ties to new heights, soon after Trump’s return to White House
In video call, Chinese leader says relations – underpinned by ‘everlasting’ good neighbourliness – are gaining renewed vitality, according to CCTV
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin via a video link on Tuesday, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
Xi told Putin he was ready to work with his Russian counterpart to elevate bilateral ties between the two countries to new heights in 2025.
“[We will] respond to uncertainties in the external environment with the stability and resilience of China-Russia relations, jointly promote the development and revitalisation of the two countries and safeguard international fairness and justice,” Xi said, according to CCTV.
The Chinese leader also reflected on the history of World War II. He said Beijing would continue to work with Moscow to uphold a multipolar international system and safeguard the hard-won achievements of the war, “secured through the blood and lives of millions”, and defend the rights of the two countries as founding and permanent members of the UN Security Council.
Both leaders hailed achievements in bilateral energy ties, especially the China-Russia East-Route Natural Gas Pipeline.
