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Xi and Putin Mark 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties, Vow to Promote World Peace

Dec 31, 2024, 05:57 AM

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged New Year greetings, emphasizing their commitment to advancing along a 'path of non-alliance, non-confrontation, and not targeting any third party.' Xi highlighted that China and Russia are moving forward 'hand in hand' and that their political mutual trust and strategic coordination have been advancing to higher levels. Xi also expressed China's readiness to maintain close exchanges with Putin to consolidate and deepen China-Russia ties. The exchange of messages underscores the ongoing strengthening of diplomatic relations between the two countries, with Xi noting that 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia. Xi vowed to promote 'world peace' and described Putin as his 'best friend,' while Putin referred to Xi as his 'reliable partner.'