China & Russia Strengthen Ties Ahead of Xi Jinping's Visit

Welcoming Remarks and Upcoming Visit

• 🤝 Vladimir Putin cordially welcomed Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Moscow.
• 💡 Putin conveyed friendly greetings to President Xi Jinping and anticipated his visit to Russia for the 80th anniversary of Victory in World War II.
• 📌 The upcoming visit is expected to include solemn events and discussions on bilateral relations and international cooperation.
• 🌍 Key platforms for their joint work include the UN Security Council, BRICS, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

Strengthening Bilateral Relations

• 💬 Wang Yi conveyed President Xi Jinping's warm greetings, noting the close contact between the leaders.
• ✅ Under their leadership, bilateral relations are steadily advancing, with deepening political mutual trust and strategic coordination.
• 🛡️ The cooperation between China and Russia is not directed against third parties and aims to protect their common interests in international and regional affairs.

Upholding Global Order

• 🕊️ Both nations emphasized the importance of uniting to uphold the outcomes of World War II and the post-war international order.
• 🌐 They are committed to maintaining a UN-centric international system and promoting multipolarity and the democratization of international relations.
• 📜 Wang Yi highlighted the brave fight of the Chinese and Soviet people in WWII, which made a major contribution to global peace.

Preparations for Xi Jinping's Visit

• 🗓️ A primary purpose of Wang Yi's current visit is to prepare for President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Russia in early May.
• 📈 Wang Yi confirmed that preparations are progressing smoothly and according to plan.
• 🚀 Both leaders expressed confidence that the upcoming visits will provide another boost to bilateral relations between China and Russia.