BEIJING, (Xinhua) — Russia-China relations are an example of harmonious and constructive cooperation between great countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin wrote in the People’s Daily of China on Monday, just ahead of his counterpart’s state visit. Chinese, Xi Jinping, to Russia.
In the article bearing his signature “Russia and China: A Partnership for the Future”, Putin addresses the friendly people of China and hopes that his talks with Xi “give a powerful new impetus” to full-scale bilateral cooperation.
The visit reaffirms the “special nature” of the Russia-China partnership, which has always been built on mutual trust and respect for each other’s sovereignty and interests, he described.
The firm friendship between Russia and China is consistently growing stronger for the benefit and interest of our countries and peoples, the article noted, adding that the progress made in the development of bilateral relations is impressive, so relations Russia-China have reached the highest level in their entire history and are still going strong.
The two sides have reached an “unprecedented level of trust” in their political dialogue while their strategic cooperation has become truly comprehensive in nature, the text describes.
The Russian leader stressed that Russia and China have constantly worked to create an equitable, open and inclusive regional and global security system that does not target third countries.
Putin expressed his belief that the friendship and partnership based on the strategic choice of the peoples of both countries will grow further and gain strength for the welfare and prosperity of Russia and China.
Russia-China relations are an example of harmonious and constructive cooperation between large countries, says Putin – La Nación
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