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Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a New Year message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated that Etre and Moscow have worked together “hand in hand” on the right path of non-alliance, non-confrontation and not attacking a third party. .
Xi Jinping also discussed that under his leadership, mutual acceptance and strategic coordination between the two countries continue to strengthen, Reuters reported, citing China’s official Xinhua news agency.
Xi Jinping also expressed his willingness to strengthen exchanges with President Putin to continue consolidating and deepening China-Russia relations, which are characterized by a permanent friendship of good neighborliness.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to travel to Russia in 2025, according to Russian news firm RIA, bringing Moscow’s ambassador to Beijing.
Ambassador Igor Morgulov mentioned that plans for bilateral events are being actively prepared, with Xi’s visit to Russia next year being a key priority.
At a normal press conference, China’s Foreign Ministry did not check, but reiterated that the two countries maintain close contacts at all levels.
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited China in February 2022 and highlighted an “unlimited” partnership days before launching a full-scale military operation in Ukraine.
He returned to Beijing last May after his re-election, marking a “new era” in relations focused on opposing US policy.
In 2023, Xi was greeted as a “dear friend” in the Kremlin after securing a historic third term. Morgulov also shared with RIA that China, while not condemning Russia’s war in Ukraine, recognises the shared challenges both nations face.
In the face of growing pressure from the United States and its allies in the Asia-Pacific region, China understands the context of the conflict.
In early December, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted that relations between Russia and China had reached an “unprecedented level” due to the strong mutual acceptance between the two nations, as reported by Russian news firm Xinhua.
Putin made these comments during the annual “Direct Line” Q&A session, which was part of his year-end press conference.
Meanwhile, North Korea’s Kim Jong Un called Vladimir Putin his “dearest friend” in a New Year’s letter, praising bilateral relations between their nations, according to state media.
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the two countries have strengthened their political, military, and cultural relations, with both leaders emphasizing their close personal bond.
In June, Putin visited North Korea, where they signed a historic defense agreement, which came into effect this month. The agreement commits either country to provide immediate military assistance if the other is attacked.