Xi Jinping Meets with Chairman of the Federation Council of Russia, Emphasizes Importance of China-Russia Relations
On July 10, President Xi Jinping held a meeting with Chairman of the Federation Council of Russia, Matviyenko, at the Great Hall of the People. During the meeting, President Xi highlighted the significance of the bilateral relationship between China and Russia in promoting human development and progress.
Noting that Matviyenko is an old friend of the Chinese people, President Xi praised her active efforts in furthering the development of China-Russia relations and deepening the traditional friendship and cooperation between the two countries in various fields. He recalled his state visit to Russia in March, during which he had fruitful discussions with President Putin and jointly formulated a blueprint for the future of bilateral relations. President Xi emphasized that both China and Russia are major countries in the world and carry important responsibilities in advancing global development. He expressed China’s willingness to continue working closely with Russia to build a prosperous, stable, fair, and just world.
In response, Matviyenko conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from President Putin to President Xi. She highlighted the broad consensus that exists in Russia across various sectors regarding the development of bilateral relations with China. Matviyenko also emphasized the strength of the Russia-China comprehensive strategic coordination partnership, stating that it has reached an all-time high and continues to grow steadily.
The meeting between President Xi Jinping and Chairman Matviyenko reflects the deep-rooted friendship and strategic collaboration between China and Russia. As two major global powers, their continued cooperation is necessary not only for their own development but also for the advancement of the international community as a whole.