Xi and Putin exchange congratulatory messages on 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations
As Oct 2 marked the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia, President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, expressing Beijing’s hope for the future growth of its relationship with Moscow.
Underlining the great importance he attaches to the development of Sino-Russian ties, Xi said he is ready to work with Putin and take the occasion of the 75th anniversary as an opportunity to steer relations firmly in the right direction.
Xi vowed to continue expanding all-around practical cooperation and jointly promoting the high-quality development and modernization of the two countries.
The goal is to “make fresh contributions to safeguarding world peace and stability, and promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind”, he said.
In 1949, the Soviet Union became the first country to recognize the People’s Republic of China.
In his message to Xi, Putin said the close and mutually beneficial ties between Russia and China have stood the test of time.
Hailing the current Russia-China relationship as being in the best shape of all time, Putin said the two sides have earnestly cooperated in areas including politics, trade and economy, and science and tech.
Over 75 years, the two nations have continuously scaled up bilateral relations based on their fundamental interests and those of their peoples, while adequately drawing lessons from the past, Xi said.
He said lasting good-neighborliness, comprehensive strategic coordination, and mutually beneficial cooperation have become the most essential features of bilateral ties.
Xi pointed out that in the new era, the two sides have continued to deepen political mutual trust, achieved remarkable results in practical cooperation, and won deep support for enduring friendship.
Putin said he believes the two sides will fully implement the consensuses reached during his meetings with Xi and further consolidate the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era.
Zhang Hanhui, China’s ambassador to Russia, said that Xi and Putin have met more than 40 times, establishing close working links and forging a deep friendship.
