Xi Jinping expresses deep gratitude to Putin for warm welcome

Chinese President Xi Jinping thanked the Russian President for his warm welcome.

“I am very happy to pay a state visit to the Russian Federation at the invitation of Putin. Arriving in Russia in three years is a great joy for me. In this regard, I would like to express my deep gratitude to you, Mr. President, and dear Russian friends, for your warm welcome,” said Xi Jinping.

Summing up, he added that China and Russia jointly make every effort to enhance our political trust, expand cooperation, strengthen international cooperation and coordination.

In turn, Putin said that the Russian Federation highly appreciates the fact that Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Russia after his re-election, which is a confirmation of the special nature of relations.

Xi Jinping expresses deep gratitude to Putin for the warm welcome