Xi and Putin Agree to Extend China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation
On the morning of May 20, Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where they unanimously agreed to extend the Sino-Russian Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation. Xi emphasized that in the current international landscape, this move aims to deepen their 'back-to-back' strategic coordination, jointly counter unilateral hegemony, and promote a more just global governance system. The situation in the Middle East was also discussed, with a call to end hostilities and promote peace.
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(CNA, Taipei, May 20) According to combined reports from Xinhua and CCTV, Chinese President Xi Jinping held a small-group meeting this morning at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a state visit to China. The two heads of state unanimously agreed to extend the 'Sino-Russian Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.'
Xi Jinping stated that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination and the 25th anniversary of the signing of the 'Sino-Russian Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.' He noted that the treaty is the institutional foundation that legally establishes the long-term good-neighborly friendship and comprehensive strategic coordination between the two sides.
Xi expressed that the current international structure has undergone significant changes, and the world faces the danger of regressing to the law of the jungle. Against this backdrop, he said the advanced, scientific, and practical value of the 'Sino-Russian Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation' has become even more prominent. The Chinese side supports the continued extension of the treaty and will work with Russia to abide by its spirit and firmly advance China-Russia 'back-to-back' strategic coordination.
Xi also remarked that the China-Russia relationship has reached its current height step by step because both sides have been able to continuously deepen political mutual trust and strategic coordination with 'the perseverance of a rock that remains strong despite thousands of blows,' expand cooperation in various fields with a spirit of 'reaching a higher level,' and uphold international justice and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind with 'the courage to remain calm as chaotic clouds fly past.'
Xi stated that while a countercurrent of unilateral hegemony is rampant, the pursuit of peace, development, and cooperation remains the will of the people and the general trend. As permanent members of the UN Security Council and major world powers, China and Russia must focus on the strategic long term, assist each other's national development and revitalization with higher-quality comprehensive strategic coordination, and promote the construction of a more just and reasonable global governance system.
Xi further pointed out that the situation in the Middle East and Gulf region is at a critical juncture between war and peace. A comprehensive cessation of hostilities is urgently needed, restarting the conflict is even more undesirable, and insisting on negotiations is particularly important. He said an early end to the conflict would help reduce disruptions to the stability of energy supplies, the smooth flow of industrial and supply chains, and the international trade order. He proposed a four-point initiative for maintaining and promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, hoping to further build international consensus and contribute to de-escalating the situation, ending the war, and promoting peace.
Xi Jinping stated that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination and the 25th anniversary of the signing of the 'Sino-Russian Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.' He noted that the treaty is the institutional foundation that legally establishes the long-term good-neighborly friendship and comprehensive strategic coordination between the two sides.
Xi expressed that the current international structure has undergone significant changes, and the world faces the danger of regressing to the law of the jungle. Against this backdrop, he said the advanced, scientific, and practical value of the 'Sino-Russian Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation' has become even more prominent. The Chinese side supports the continued extension of the treaty and will work with Russia to abide by its spirit and firmly advance China-Russia 'back-to-back' strategic coordination.
Xi also remarked that the China-Russia relationship has reached its current height step by step because both sides have been able to continuously deepen political mutual trust and strategic coordination with 'the perseverance of a rock that remains strong despite thousands of blows,' expand cooperation in various fields with a spirit of 'reaching a higher level,' and uphold international justice and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind with 'the courage to remain calm as chaotic clouds fly past.'
Xi stated that while a countercurrent of unilateral hegemony is rampant, the pursuit of peace, development, and cooperation remains the will of the people and the general trend. As permanent members of the UN Security Council and major world powers, China and Russia must focus on the strategic long term, assist each other's national development and revitalization with higher-quality comprehensive strategic coordination, and promote the construction of a more just and reasonable global governance system.
Xi further pointed out that the situation in the Middle East and Gulf region is at a critical juncture between war and peace. A comprehensive cessation of hostilities is urgently needed, restarting the conflict is even more undesirable, and insisting on negotiations is particularly important. He said an early end to the conflict would help reduce disruptions to the stability of energy supplies, the smooth flow of industrial and supply chains, and the international trade order. He proposed a four-point initiative for maintaining and promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, hoping to further build international consensus and contribute to de-escalating the situation, ending the war, and promoting peace.