Xi and Putin Vow to Elevate China-Russia Relations to New Heights in 2025

Jan 21, 2025, 09:30 AM

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a video meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, marking their second contact in recent days. During the call, the leaders exchanged greetings, smiling and waving to each other. Xi expressed China's readiness to elevate relations with Russia to new heights in 2025, stating, 'We will bring Chinese-Russian relationship to a new height.' He emphasized their commitment to jointly counter external uncertainties. Putin noted that the previous year was very fruitful for both nations, highlighting that their foreign policy ties play a stabilizing role in international affairs. Both leaders stressed that their strategic partnership is self-sufficient and not influenced by global circumstances or internal political factors.