“The talks that the leaders held at the end of 2022 were undoubtedly a special final touch under this extremely difficult year.
The past year has been extremely unusual and important for the two countries.
This is a time when countries are faced with strong internal and external pressure, ”RIA Novosti quotes him.
As the expert noted, the Russian and Chinese sides have common views on a number of things and it is important for them to hold honest and deep negotiations.
Moreover, between Putin and Xi Jinping "there is a close, trusting relationship," so they don't have to worry about "stabbing each other in the back, as some Western leaders do."
“They cooperate with each other in building a fair and reasonable world order,” Jia Ming emphasized.
Earlier, Putin, at talks with the Chinese President via video link, said that geopolitical tensions had cemented the partnership between Russia and China.
He also noted that Russia and China will strengthen cooperation between the armed forces.