Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone on the 8th, and confirmed that they would further strengthen ties, noting that this year marks 75 years since the two countries established diplomatic relations.
According to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President Xi emphasized that ``both sides should maintain close strategic cooperation and resolutely oppose interference in internal affairs by outside forces,'' with Taiwan in mind, which has shown a strong desire for unification. did.
He then mentioned that Russia will serve as the chairman of BRICS, a group of emerging countries, this year, and said, ``I would like to work with Russia to strengthen international multilateral cooperation and advocate for an equal and orderly multipolar world.'' We held America in check.
Meanwhile, according to the Russian Presidential Office, the two leaders also exchanged opinions regarding the situation in Ukraine.
Furthermore, President Putin reiterated his support for China regarding Taiwan, saying, ``President Putin has emphasized his principled position on the Taiwan issue of supporting 'one China.''
Ushakov, an aide at the presidential palace, emphasized the closeness of the phone conversation, which lasted for an hour, and said, ``Both leaders recognize that the United States is trying to contain Russia and China.''
The two leaders confirmed that this year marks 75 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the then Soviet Union, and that they will further strengthen the relationship between the two countries.