Russian President Vladimir Putin voiced strong support for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s proposal to build a new global governance system opposing Western dominance. During Tuesday’s bilateral meeting, Putin highlighted Russia-China ties reaching unprecedented heights.
Xi emphasized Moscow and Beijing working together on mutual cooperation and shared interests. Local time Tuesday, Xi and Putin held formal talks in Tianjin. Putin referred to Xi as a dear friend, noting relations at exceptional levels.
Drawing on Soviet-China bonds from World War II, Putin described trust, mutual aid, and common interest protection as strategic foundations for ties. Beijing and Moscow will advance together as always, he stated.
At the talks in the Great Hall of the People on Tuesday, Putin made no explicit reference to his war in Ukraine, saying only that he had discussed issues of common concern with his Chinese counterpart.
“Dear friend, both I and the entire Russian delegation are pleased to meet once again with our Chinese friends and colleagues,” Putin told Xi, according to a video published on the Kremlin’s official Telegram messaging app.
“Our close communication reflects the strategic nature of Russia-China relations, which are at an unprecedentedly high level,” he added.
“We were always together then, and we remain together now.”
Xi told Putin that “China-Russia relations have withstood the test of international changes” – adding that Beijing was willing to work with Moscow to “promote the construction of a more just and reasonable global governance system”.
Our close communication reflects strategic aspects of Russia-China relations, Putin added. Ties stand at unique high levels. We stood together, remain together now.
Meanwhile, Xi called Putin an old friend. In shifting international landscape, both nations passed tests. Chinese leader announced joint efforts with Russia to create new anti-Western global framework.
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After lively discussions, leaders shared tea. Same day, Xi and Putin joined tripartite meeting with Mongolia’s president. Three nations signed an agreement.
