China, Russia always moving forward 'hand in hand', Xi tells Putin

Xi, Putin attend gala event celebrating 75th anniversary of China-Russia relations in Beijing

FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend the gala event celebrating 75th anniversary of China-Russia relations in Beijing, China May 16, 2024. Sputnik/Alexander Ryumin/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Source: Sputnik

By Liz Lee

Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and Russia have always moved forward "hand in hand" on the right path, the official Chinese news agency Xinhua said on Tuesday, months after the two countries struck a "new era strategic partnership" on key issues.

The two leaders agreed in May to deepen bilateral ties and cooperate on areas of mutual interest such as Taiwan, Ukraine and mutual rival the United States.

Russia's state-run RIA news agency also quoted Moscow's ambassador to Beijing as saying last Friday that Xi will visit Russia in 2025.

In an exchange of New Year greetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Xi lauded the mutual trust and strategic coordination between both countries and expressed his desire to maintain close ties with Putin.

China-Russia cooperation in various fields will continue to lead to new development opportunities, Xi added.

The Chinese president was received in the Kremlin as a "dear friend" in 2023 after he obtained an unprecedented third term in office.

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By Reuters