Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, December 31. On December 31, 2022, President Xi Jinping and Russian President Putin exchanged New Year congratulatory messages.
On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi Jinping extended sincere congratulations and best wishes to President Putin and the Russian people.
Xi Jinping pointed out that 2022 is an extraordinary year.
In the face of the accelerated evolution of the international situation and the continuous spread of the global epidemic, Sino-Russian relations have always maintained a healthy momentum of development.
This year, Sino-Russian economic and trade cooperation has been steadily advancing, and new achievements have been made in energy, investment, interconnection and other fields, which have provided assistance for the common development of the two countries.
The two sides officially launched the China-Russia Sports Exchange Year, and the mutual understanding and traditional friendship between the people of the two countries have been further deepened.
Xi Jinping pointed out that the upcoming 2023 is the first year for China to fully implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, and Sino-Russian relations will also usher in new opportunities for development.
I am willing to maintain close exchanges with President Putin and lead the two sides to deepen comprehensive strategic coordination and practical cooperation in various fields, so as to benefit the two countries and the two peoples.
President Putin extended his heartfelt holiday congratulations to President Xi Jinping and wished the friendly Chinese people happiness and well-being.
Putin said that in the past year, Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination has continued to strengthen, showing a strong momentum of development and withstood the test of external challenges.
The content of the political dialogue between the two countries is rich, the bilateral trade volume has hit a record high, and the construction of major cross-border transportation infrastructure projects has been completed.
The Russia-China Year of Sports Exchange was successfully held, making important contributions to the promotion of cultural cooperation between the two sides.
It is believed that through joint efforts, the two sides can elevate the cooperation between the two countries to a new and higher level and benefit the people of Russia and China.
On the same day, Premier Li Keqiang and Russian Prime Minister Mishustin exchanged New Year congratulatory messages.
Li Keqiang said that in the past year, China-Russia all-round practical cooperation has continued to deepen, people-to-people and cultural exchanges have become increasingly close, and the foundation of social and public opinion for the friendship between the two countries has become more solid.
The two sides successfully held the 27th regular meeting between Chinese and Russian prime ministers and reached important consensus.
I am willing to strengthen communication and exchanges with Prime Minister Mishustin to promote practical cooperation in various fields between the two countries for more tangible results.
Mishustin said that Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination is constantly moving forward, and he believes that the consensus reached under the framework of regular meetings between the prime ministers of the two countries will help to enhance the strategic coordination between the two countries and improve the well-being of the two peoples.