BEIJING: Chinese language chief Xi Jinping informed Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that “political mutual belief” between their nations was “repeatedly deepening”, Beijing’s state media reported.
He additionally referred to as for joint efforts by China and Russia to “safeguard worldwide equity” and “justice”, state information company Xinhua mentioned, hailing the “shut and efficient strategic coordination” between their two nations.
“Bilateral commerce quantity has reached a historic excessive, which is progressing towards the purpose of 200 billion US {dollars} set by the 2 sides,” Xi added.
The Chinese language chief additionally famous that he had met with Putin “42 occasions up to now 10 years and (had) developed working relationship and a deep friendship”.
Beijing this week hosts representatives of 130 nations for a discussion board on the Belt and Street Initiative, Xi’s huge commerce and infrastructure mission.
On the high of the visitor checklist is Putin, who’s on his first journey to a serious world energy since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine threw his regime into worldwide isolation.
China is Russia’s largest buying and selling companion, with alternate between the nations reaching a file $190 billion final yr, Beijing customs knowledge reveals.
Beijing has drawn criticism from Western nations for its stance on the Ukraine struggle, on which China insists it’s impartial even because it refuses to criticise Moscow’s invasion.
In Beijing, Putin is on a mission to strengthen the already sturdy bond together with his communist neighbour, although consultants say Moscow is more and more the junior companion within the relationship.
The struggle raging between Israel and Palestinian militant organisation Hamas additionally looms giant over the discussion board.
He additionally referred to as for joint efforts by China and Russia to “safeguard worldwide equity” and “justice”, state information company Xinhua mentioned, hailing the “shut and efficient strategic coordination” between their two nations.
“Bilateral commerce quantity has reached a historic excessive, which is progressing towards the purpose of 200 billion US {dollars} set by the 2 sides,” Xi added.
The Chinese language chief additionally famous that he had met with Putin “42 occasions up to now 10 years and (had) developed working relationship and a deep friendship”.
Beijing this week hosts representatives of 130 nations for a discussion board on the Belt and Street Initiative, Xi’s huge commerce and infrastructure mission.
On the high of the visitor checklist is Putin, who’s on his first journey to a serious world energy since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine threw his regime into worldwide isolation.
China is Russia’s largest buying and selling companion, with alternate between the nations reaching a file $190 billion final yr, Beijing customs knowledge reveals.
Beijing has drawn criticism from Western nations for its stance on the Ukraine struggle, on which China insists it’s impartial even because it refuses to criticise Moscow’s invasion.
In Beijing, Putin is on a mission to strengthen the already sturdy bond together with his communist neighbour, although consultants say Moscow is more and more the junior companion within the relationship.
The struggle raging between Israel and Palestinian militant organisation Hamas additionally looms giant over the discussion board.
