In a significant move for global diplomacy, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Sergei Shoigu, the Russian Federation Security Council secretary, last Friday.
Highlighting the strong bond between the two nations, Xi emphasized that he and President Vladimir Putin have already communicated twice this year. They\u2019ve been crafting comprehensive plans to develop China-Russia relations and tackling major international and regional issues together.
Xi stressed the importance of maintaining close communication at all levels to implement the consensus reached by both heads of state. The focus is on fostering enduring friendship, strategic coordination, and mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Russia.
Conveying President Putin’s warm greetings, Shoigu expressed that President Putin deeply values the sincere friendship and close contact with President Xi. He added that the relations between China and Russia have reached an unprecedented high level and are not aimed at any third party.
This high-level engagement showcases the commitment of both nations to strengthen their ties and collaborate on global matters, ensuring a stable and cooperative international environment.
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President Xi meets Russian Federation Security Council secretary
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