Putin Holds Meeting With Xi Jinping in Bishkek
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Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Bishkek, Sputnik’s correspondent reported on Monday.Russian President Vladimir Putin called the partnership between Russia and China a model of interstate relations.
"Today, amid a complex geopolitical situation, the comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction between Russia and China represent a model of interstate relations. At its core lie strong traditions of friendship, respect for sovereignty, equality, and mutual benefit," Putin said at the meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Bishkek.
The two met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a grouping that has grown into a truly international organization, Putin said. «The SCO was established 25 years ago at the initiative of China and Russia, and I’m very glad to see that our initiative is now enjoying such a long life,» the Russian president said.
Other Key Statements by Putin
Russia-China cooperation is successfully developing in all areasFundamental approaches of Russia and China on foreign policy issues are completely alignedRussia is ready to work with China on making the visa-free regime between the two countries permanent, if China considers this usefulDigital innovations, including in AI technology, are opening up new opportunities for the economic development of Russia and ChinaPutin noted the active work of Russia and China on the international stage, including their work in the UN, BRICS, and the G20Russia will continue supporting China’s chairing of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forumPutin expressed condolences to the families and loved ones of those who died as a result of the flooding in Nepal and Tibet
Key Statements by Xi
SCO plays an important stabilizing role amid rapid global changes and growing uncertainty, Xi said.
"Against the backdrop of rapid changes unseen in a century, factors of uncertainty and unpredictability are noticeably increasing, but the aspiration of the peoples and countries of our planet for peace, development, cooperation, and mutual benefit remains unchanged. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation bears an important mission in maintaining stability and promoting development in our region," Xi said at the meeting with Putin.
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The relations between China and Russia will only continue to strengthen, he added.
Putin flew to Kyrgyzstan on Monday to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek.
The Russian delegation taking part in the talks includes Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration Maxim Oreshkin, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov, Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov, Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev, Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) CEO Kirill Dmitriev, and Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev.The meeting on the sidelines of the SCO summit marks the leaders’ second in-person meeting this year. Their previous meeting took place in Beijing during Putin’s official visit to China.
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