Chinese President Xi Jinping completed his visit to Russia yesterday and returned to Beijing. Xi's trip to Russia was described as a visit of friendship, cooperation and peace.
It was noteworthy that Xi's visit to Moscow was his first visit to a foreign country after being re-elected as President, and his 9th visit to Russia as President.
After Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, the two leaders appeared before the press together. Xi stated at the press conference that the relations between the two countries have long exceeded the bilateral dimension and are of vital importance for the global order and the destiny of humanity.
Comprehensive strategic partnership and friendly relations between China and Russia in the new period are at the highest level in history and continue to progress.
As permanent members of the United Nations (UN) Security Council, China and Russia, trying to protect global multipolarity and democratic principles in international relations, have become important powers that maintain peace and security in the world.
Russia needs a stable and prosperous China, and China needs a strong and successful Russia.
Relations between China and Russia developed as a mature relationship. Joining hands, the two countries will make greater contributions to reinforcing global multipolarity, preserving democratic principles in international relations, and ensuring security and prosperity in the world.