BEIJING, May 16, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- On May 16, Chinese
President Xi Jinping held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People
in Beijing. The two heads of state
jointly met the press, signed and issued the Joint Statement of
the People's Republic of China and
the Russian Federation on
Deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Coordination
for the New Era in the Context of the 75th Anniversary of
China-Russia Diplomatic Relations. Under the strategic guidance of
the two leaders, China and
Russia have consistently developed
their bilateral relations based on the principles of non-alignment,
non-confrontation, and not targeting any third party, setting an
example of peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation between
major powers. This not only aligns with the fundamental interests
of both countries and their peoples but also contributes to
regional and global peace, stability, and prosperity.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of
diplomatic relations between China
and Russia. Summarizing the
notable progress in China-Russia
relations over the past 75 years, President Xi said that it is
attributable to the two countries' commitment to five
principles.
First, China and Russia are committed to mutual respect as the
fundamental principle of relations, and always render support for
each other's core interests. Second, China and Russia are committed to win-win cooperation as
the driving force of relations, and work to foster a new paradigm
of mutual benefit. Third, China
and Russia are committed to
lasting friendship as the foundation of relations, and carry
forward the torch of Sino-Russian friendship. Fourth, China and Russia are committed to strategic coordination
as an underpinning of relations, and steer global governance in the
right direction. Fifth, China and
Russia are committed to fairness
and justice as the purpose of relations, and dedicated to the
political settlement of hotspots. These "five principles" set an
exemplary model for relations between neighboring major powers and
will continue to guide China-Russia
relations toward new successes.
The relationship between China
and Russia, two major powers, is
unique in the history of modern international relations. The two
countries are not military-political allies, but rather represent a
new model of major power relations characterized by non-alignment,
non-confrontation, and not targeting any third country. The
development of their relationship has its own internal logic and
driving force. It is not a threat to any country, nor is it subject
to any interference or discord sown by any third party. This is a
summary of the extraordinary 75-year development history of
China-Russia relations.
The close cooperation between China and Russia is a driving force for stability in the
international landscape. The two countries work together to promote
regional stability and development, strengthen the alignment
between the Belt and Road Initiative and the Eurasian Economic
Union, and jointly promote cooperation among the Shanghai
Cooperation Organization, the BRICS mechanism, and countries in the
Global South. Both countries uphold multilateralism, oppose
hegemony and unilateralism in international organizations such as
the United Nations and the G20, effectively promoting the
democratization and multipolarization of the global order, as well
as firmly upholding international fairness and justice.
As permanent members of the UN Security Council, China and Russia share similar security views and
maintain effective strategic communication. They jointly oppose
zero-sum games and Cold War mentality, group politics,
confrontational blocs, dividing the world based on ideology and
political systems, and confrontational policies and interference in
other countries' internal affairs. This is a positive asset for the
world.
In recent years, with Russia's
focus on "turning to the East" in foreign economic cooperation,
China-Russia economic and trade cooperation has
developed rapidly. China has been
Russia's largest trading partner
for 13 consecutive years, accounting for 32 percent of Russia's foreign trade. Russia became China's fourth largest trading partner in
2023. These achievements are not easy and have been achieved by
both countries overcoming various external challenges and
unfavorable factors, highlighting the solid foundation of the
China-Russia relationship. This year also marks the
"China-Russia Years of Culture." The two countries and their people
have a strong driving force to enhance mutual understanding and
continue lasting friendship through deepening cultural
exchanges.
After 75 years of solid accumulation, lasting friendship and
all-round cooperation between China and Russia provide a strong impetus for the two
countries to forge ahead despite wind and rain. In the future,
guided by head-of-state diplomacy, the two countries, standing at a
new historical starting point, will jointly promote the all-round
development of the China-Russia
comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new
era, create more benefits for their peoples and make a due
contribution to global security and stability.
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SOURCE Global Times