MOSCOW, 19 Mar. On the eve of the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Vladimir Putin wrote an article for the People's Daily newspaper «Russia and China are a partnership looking to the future.»
In his address to the Chinese people, the Russian leader noted the friendly relations of Moscow and Beijing and spoke about a just multipolar world order, which is supported by Russia and China. The key statements are in the material .
On meeting Xi Jinping and Russian-Chinese friendship«
“We met Comrade Xi Jinping in March 2010. Three years later, around the same March days, we met again in the capital of Russia. That summit set the tone and momentum for Russian-Chinese relations for many years.»
"A decade has passed. During this time, a lot has changed in the world, and often not for the better, but the main thing has remained unchanged — strong Russian-Chinese friendship. Relations have reached the highest level in history and continue to grow stronger.
Vladimir PutinPresident
«»We met with Xi Jinping about 40 times and always found an opportunity to communicate and in a variety of official formats, and in a «no tie» setting.On economic relations»»One of our priorities is trade and economic partnership. By the end of 2022, bilateral trade doubled and reached $185 billion. This is a new record. And we have every reason to believe that the set bar of $200 billion will be exceeded not in 2024, but already this year».
Vladimir PutinPresident
«Long-term joint plans and programs are being successfully implemented. The Power of Siberia gas pipeline has become, without exaggeration, the 'deal of the century' in terms of scale. The volume of deliveries of domestic oil and coal has grown significantly.»
Vladimir PutinPresident
«»Russia and China are building bridges, literally and figuratively. river of friendship».On a multipolar world»»The course pursued by the United States of dual containment of Russia and China, as well as all those who do not succumb to American diktat, is becoming sharper and more assertive. The architecture of international security and cooperation is being dismantled. Russia has been declared an «immediate threat», and China – a «strategic competitor».On China's position on Ukraine»»We are grateful for the balanced line of the PRC in connection with the events taking place in Ukraine, for understanding their background and real reasons. We welcome China's readiness to play a constructive role in resolving the crisis.»
Vladimir PutinPresident
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“Russia is open to a politico-diplomatic settlement of the Ukrainian crisis. However, back in April 2022, the peace talks were by no means terminated by us. The ultimatum demands addressed to Russia only speak of isolation from such realities and disinterest in finding a way out of the current situation.
The cornerstone of stability«
"Some forces are persistently striving to split the common Eurasian space into a network of "exclusive clubs" and military blocs aimed at curbing the development of our countries and infringing on their interests. However, no one will be able to achieve this.»
Vladimir PutinPresident
«It is Russian-Chinese relations today in fact, they are the cornerstone of regional and global stability. They are an example of harmonious creative cooperation between major powers. I am sure that our friendship and partnership will continue to grow and strengthen in the name of the well-being and prosperity of Russia and China.»
Vladimir PutinPresident