Xi Jinping said that China and Russia serve as a pillar for rallying the world in resolving crises

“By joint efforts (countries. -

) implement true multilateralism, uphold a true democratic spirit, serve as a reliable support for uniting the world in overcoming crises and protecting equality,” the Chinese leader said.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope that Xi Jinping, despite his busy schedule, would have a few minutes to talk about bilateral relations between Russia and China.