Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
Moscow, May 7 /Xinhua/ — China and Russia have found the right path for coexistence between large neighboring countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in the Russian capital on Wednesday.
Xi Jinping made the statement in a written speech published upon his arrival in Moscow on a state visit and to attend events marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
The Chinese leader noted that China and Russia are inseparable good neighbors, true friends who endure adversity together, and reliable partners who contribute to each other’s success. The two sides have formed the spirit of Chinese-Russian strategic interaction in the new era, which is characterized by eternal good-neighborly friendship, comprehensive strategic interaction and cooperation for mutual benefit and common gain, Xi Jinping stated.
According to the Chinese President, independent, mature and strong China-Russia relations not only bring great benefits to the peoples of the two countries, but also make an important contribution to maintaining global strategic stability and building an equal and orderly multipolar world.
This year, the Chinese leader recalled, marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.
China and Russia, as important major countries in the world and permanent members of the UN Security Council, will uphold the victory in World War II, firmly safeguard the international system with the UN at its core and the international order based on international law, resolutely oppose hegemonism and power politics, adhere to genuine multilateralism, and promote the building of a more just and reasonable global governance system, Xi Jinping said.
The Chinese President also announced that during his state visit to Russia, he will hold in-depth communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin on bilateral relations and practical cooperation, as well as on significant international and regional issues of mutual interest. This, he said, will give a powerful impetus to the development of Chinese-Russian relations of comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction in the new era.
Recalling that a decade later he will again attend the Victory Day celebrations in Russia on May 9, Xi Jinping said that he hopes to honor with deep feeling the memory of the heroes who died in the struggle for victory in the World Anti-Fascist War together with the leaders of many countries and the Russian people, and to act as a powerful voice of the times in defense of international honesty and justice.
After Xi Jinping’s plane entered Russian airspace, it was escorted by Russian Air Force aircraft.
Upon arrival of the PRC Chairman at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport, he was warmly greeted by Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Tatyana Golikova and other high-ranking officials. –0–