In a sincere and friendly atmosphere, the heads of the two states exchanged views on the bilateral agenda and current international and regional issues of mutual interest, reached new and important agreements. The leaders agreed, in the spirit of good neighborliness, friendship and mutual benefit, to promote multifaceted cooperation and strengthen the relationship of comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction in the new era.
When the motorcade proceeded to the entrance of the Kremlin Palace, the Chinese leader was greeted by the honorary cavalry escort and the commander of the Moscow Kremlin.
Vladimir Putin held a solemn welcoming ceremony for Xi Jinping in St. George’s Hall. To the sound of fanfare, the heads of the two states walked down the red carpet towards each other. They met in the center of the room, shook hands and took pictures. The military band played the anthems of China and Russia.
Heads of state held talks in both narrow and broad formats.
Xi Jinping noted that strengthening and developing long-term good-neighborly and friendly relations with its biggest neighbor is China’s strategic choice, consistent with historical logic and not subject to market factors. The Chinese head of state stressed that in the 10 years since his first state visit to Russia, Sino-Russian relations have been strengthened in the spirit of mutual respect, trust and mutual benefit, and have acquired a global, pragmatic and strategic character. During the visit, the motorcade of the Chinese delegation was warmly welcomed by residents on both sides of the streets of Moscow, which confirms the solid social basis of Sino-Russian relations. No matter how the international environment changes, China will relentlessly promote comprehensive strategic engagement with Russia in the new era. Xi Jinping’s visit to Russia is a visit of friendship, cooperation and peace. China is ready, together with Russia, to continue the work begun, to enrich the content of bilateral relations and to contribute more to the progress of all mankind.
As Xi Jinping said, the profound changes taking place in the modern world are accelerating, the balance of power is profoundly changing. China and Russia, as permanent members of the UN Security Council and leading world powers, have a special responsibility to promote global governance, taking into account the expectations of the international community, in the name of building a community of common destiny for humanity. It is important to support each other in matters relating to each other’s core interests and to jointly oppose attempts by outside forces to interfere in the internal affairs of China and Russia. It is necessary to intensify coordination on the international scene, in particular within the framework of multilateral structures, in particular the UN, the SCO and the BRICS, to implement genuine multilateralism, to oppose hegemony and power politics, promote economic recovery in -pandemic period, promote the establishment of a multipolar world, promote the improvement of comprehensive management.
The heads of the two states listened to reports from heads of relevant departments on cooperation in various fields.
Xi Jinping noted that with joint efforts, political mutual trust is deepening, common interests are multiplying, people are getting closer, bilateral cooperation is gradually developing in trade, economic, investment, energy, cultural dimensions. , humanitarian and interregional, the areas of cooperation are expanding, and mutual understanding is being strengthened. In China, this year marks the beginning of the full implementation of the spirit of the 20th CPC Congress. China will accelerate the formation of a new development architecture, prioritize high-quality development, and comprehensively promote Chinese modernization. The huge potential and cooperation space between China and Russia is strategic, reliable and enduring. The two sides should comprehensively strengthen planning and coordination and increase exchanges in traditional fields such as energy, raw materials and electromechanical products. It is important to constantly increase the stress resistance of production and supply chains, to expand cooperation in the field of ICT, digital economy, agriculture and trade in services. It is necessary to strengthen innovative cooperation and ensure the continuity of cross-border logistics and transport. It is necessary to strengthen the basis of cultural and humanitarian exchanges, to expand twinning links between regions and cities, to continue the successful holding of the Years of Cooperation in the field of physical culture and sports and to create more favorable conditions for the mutual movement of citizens.
On behalf of the Russian side, Vladimir Putin once again congratulated Xi Jinping on his unanimous re-election as President of the PRC and the formation of a new government. Currently, Russian-Chinese relations are developing qualitatively, cooperation in all areas has made rapid progress. Global cooperation between governments, legislatures, etc. progressing successfully. Despite the consequences of the pandemic, the trade turnover between Russia and China has reached an all-time high. Interest was expressed in fully identifying the role of existing mechanisms in the interest of achieving new outcomes in trade, economics, investment, energy, aircraft manufacturing , cross-border transport and logistics, bringing cooperation in sports, tourism and regions to a new level. The Russian side firmly supports the Chinese side in safeguarding the legitimate interests of Taiwan, Hong Kong and Xinjiang. Vladimir Putin praised the Chinese side for successfully promoting historic progress in the dialogue between Saudi Arabia and Iran, which fully demonstrates China’s important role and positive influence as a world power. The Russian side positively assesses the Chinese side’s objective and impartial stance on international affairs, supports China’s initiatives such as the Global Security Initiative, Global Development Initiative and Global Civilization Initiative, and is ready to strengthen cooperation with China on the international scene.
The heads of the two states are unanimous in saying that substantial and substantive talks have been held during the visit, which will inject new impetus into the China-Russia relations of comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction in a new era.
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin instructed relevant departments of the two countries, in line with the summit agreements, to strengthen ties and interaction for the sake of fruitful practical cooperation and the revival of China and Russia.
The heads of state agreed to maintain close contacts in all their forms in the interest of a sustainable and progressive development of Sino-Russian relations.
As a result of the talks, the “Joint Statement of the PRC and the Russian Federation on Deepening Comprehensive Partnership and Strategic Cooperation at the Entering of a New Era” and the “Joint Statement of the President of the People’s Republic of China and the President of the Russian Federation on the development plan of the strategic directions of China-Russia economic cooperation until 2030” were signed.
A set of documents on cooperation in the field of agriculture, forestry, basic research, market regulation and media has been signed.
Heads of State made statements to the press.
In the evening, an official dinner was given in the Kremlin on behalf of Vladimir Putin in honor of Xi Jinping.
The aforementioned events brought together Cai Qi, Wang Yi, Qin Gang and leaders of the government of the Russian Federation.
