The Russian Foreign Ministry on Thursday highlighted the meeting between President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Premier Li Qiang, calling the current phase of partnership between the two countries the strongest in their history.This statement set the tone for the discussions focused on increasing diplomatic, strategic and economic cooperation. The meeting between Putin and Li on November 18 underlined this growing engagement. During the talks, Putin said close Russia-China cooperation under the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) It is helping to shape the world economy as one of the pillars of a multipolar international order, bringing countries of the Global South into its fold and advancing an open and non-discriminatory global trading system. He further said that this year SCO The efforts at the level of the Council of Heads of Government “were able to naturally complement the efforts made by our Chinese friends during their Chairmanship, which successfully culminated in the summit in Tianjin.
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In this context, Putin recalled his previous meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He said that I fondly recall my visit to that wonderful, beautiful and modern Chinese city, as well as the detailed conversations I had with my friend President Xi Jinping during the commemorative events in Tianjin and later in Beijing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of China’s victory over militarist Japan and the end of World War II. He also requested Li Qiang to convey “my warm wishes and cordial greetings to the President of the People’s Republic of China.” Putin stressed the strategic depth of relations, saying that Russia-China relations of comprehensive partnership and strategic dialogue have entered a new era and are truly passing through the best period in their history. He said these relations are based on “equality, mutual benefit and mutual support on issues affecting each other’s core interests” and are not against anyone.
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On economic ties, Putin highlighted progress made over the past year. He said that in 2024 we achieved record figures in bilateral trade – the highest level in the history of our relations. He further said that we will continue to strengthen trade cooperation in line with our agreed long-term plans. It is important to ensure reliable protection of our trade and economic cooperation from negative external influences.