China, Russia always moving forward 'hand in hand', Xi tells Putin
In an exchange of New Year greetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Xi also said that mutual trust and strategic coordination between both countries continues to reach higher levels under their leadership
China's President Xi Jinping said China and Russia have always moved forward "hand in hand" along the right path of non-alliance, non-confrontation, and not targeting any third party, the official Chinese news agency Xinhua said on Tuesday.
In an exchange of New Year greetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Xi also said that mutual trust and strategic coordination between both countries continues to reach higher levels under their leadership.
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.
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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.
