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Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a New Year message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated that Etre and Moscow have worked together “hand in hand” on the right path of non-alliance, non-confrontation and not attacking a third party. .
Xi Jinping also mentioned that under their leadership, mutual trust and strategic coordination between the two nations continue to grow stronger, Reuters reported, quoting the official Chinese news agency Xinhua.
Xi Jinping also expressed his willingness to strengthen exchanges with President Putin to continue consolidating and deepening China-Russia relations, which are characterized by a permanent friendship of good neighborliness.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to travel to Russia in 2025, according to Russian news firm RIA, bringing Moscow’s ambassador to Beijing.
Ambassador Igor Morgulov said plans for bilateral events were actively being prepared, and Xi’s visit to Russia next year was a key priority.
In a normal press conference, China’s Foreign Ministry did not verify, but reiterated that the two countries maintain close contacts at all levels.
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited China in February 2022 and highlighted an “unlimited” partnership days before launching a full-scale military operation in Ukraine.
He returned to Beijing last May after his re-election, marking a “new era” in his opposition to US policy.
In 2023, Xi was greeted as a “dear friend” in the Kremlin after securing a historic third term. Morgulov also shared with RIA that China, while not condemning Russia’s war in Ukraine, recognises the shared challenges both nations face.
In the face of growing tension between the United States and its allies in the Asia-Pacific region, China understands the context of the conflict.
In early December, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted that relations between Russia and China had reached an “unprecedented level” due to the strong mutual acceptance between the two nations, Russian news firm Xinhua reported.
Putin made the remarks at the annual “Direct Line” question-and-answer session, which was part of his year-end press conference.
Meanwhile, North Korea’s Kim Jong Un referred to Vladimir Putin as his “dearest friend” in a New Year’s letter, praising the strong bilateral ties between their nations, according to state media.
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the two countries have maintained their political, military and cultural relations, with both leaders emphasizing their close private ties.
In June, Putin visited North Korea, where they signed a historic defense agreement, which came into effect this month. The agreement commits either country to provide immediate military assistance if the other is attacked.