Xi outlines vision for China-Russia relations
The Chinese president says Beijing and Moscow should further deepen economic ties while defending the UN-based global system | Beijing and Moscow should further deepen their already strong economic cooperation while defending global stability, Chinese President Xi Jinping said at talks with counterpart Vladimir Putin at the BRICS summit in Kazan on Tuesday. He also stressed that Sino-Russian ties have been steadily developing in recent years despite the turbulent geopolitical situation. ● BRICS country leaders were joined by those from aspiring member states for the group's 16th annual summit in the capital of Russia’s Tatarstan Republic. Russia holds the rotating chairmanship of the group this year. ● Commenting on relations with Moscow, Xi stated that “despite the chaotic and confused external situation, trade and cooperation in other spheres between the two countries are actively developing,” as evidenced by a number of large-scale joint projects. Chinese TV quoted the president as stressing the importance of further enhancing the bilateral economic partnership as part of Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative, as well as the Eurasian Economic Union.
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