Russian-Chinese relations have reached an unprecedented level of comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin in his article for the Xinhua news agency. Material published on the Kremlin website.
He called the interaction between the two countries a model of efficiency, responsibility and commitment to the future. According to the head of state, Russia and China take into account each other’s interests in their relations. At the same time, he pointed out the basic principles and guidelines for the joint work of the two countries.
First of all, it is equality, consideration of each other’s interests, freedom from political and ideological conjuncture, from remnants of the past.
Mutually beneficial alliance
Moscow and Beijing are striving to dynamically increase the potential of economic partnership, and there are all opportunities for this, Vladimir Putin noted. In particular, he mentioned cooperation in such sectors as the extraction and processing of minerals, the construction of infrastructure facilities, and agriculture. A mutually beneficial energy alliance is also being formed between the countries.
In addition, Russia sees opportunities for developing partnerships in space exploration, including the use of national navigation systems and the implementation of the International Scientific Lunar Station project, the article says. According to the Russian leader, a serious impetus to the strengthening of bilateral ties was given by the “cross” Years of Scientific, Technical and Innovative Cooperation, which took place in both countries in 2020-2021.
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The head of state thanked the Chinese colleagues for their assistance in setting up the production of Russian vaccines Sputnik V and Sputnik Light in China. He also expressed gratitude for the timely organization of the supply of necessary protective equipment.
Putin noted that thanks to the solidarity of Russia and China at the G20 summit last year, it was possible to reach balanced decisions, including on the recognition of vaccines and vaccine certificates. He stressed that Russia is counting on further strengthening of cooperation in the fight against the spread of coronavirus.
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The Russian leader’s article was published on the eve of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, which will be held on the fields of the Beijing Olympic Games on February 4. The material notes that the upcoming talks will cover a wide range of humanitarian topics, but special attention will be paid to the development of business ties.
The head of state also criticized the attempts of a number of countries to politicize the Olympics. “This is fundamentally wrong and contrary to the very spirit and principles of the Olympic Charter,” he wrote. According to the President, such approaches are shared by the majority of states participating in the international Olympic movement. Putin also expressed confidence that China’s rich experience will allow the country to hold the Games at a high level.
Earlier it was reported that the delegation of the President of Russia at the upcoming Olympics in Beijing due to the pandemic will include 10 people instead of the usual 25. It is known that Rosneft head Igor Sechin, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and Energy Minister Nikolai Shulginov will go to China with Putin , Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko and assistant to the leader of the Russian Federation Yuri Ushakov.
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