China's Xi Congratulates Putin on Reelection as Russian President

© Sputnik . POOL / Go to the mediabankRussian President Vladimir Putin is greeted by Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcoming ceremony for heads of delegations participating in the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on October 17, 2023.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is greeted by Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcoming ceremony for heads of delegations participating in the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on October 17, 2023. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 18.03.2024
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BEIJING (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has been re-elected as the country's president with almost 88% of the votes, Russia's Central Election Commission announced. Among the leaders of countries friendly to Russia, who congratulated Putin, are leaders of Iran, Belarus, the DPRK, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Bolivia, and others.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended congratulations to incumbent Russian President Vladimir Putin on his reelection as head of state, the state-run China Central Television (CCTV) broadcaster reported on Monday.
In his congratulatory message, Xi said that Putin's reelection fully reflects the support of the country's people and expressed confidence that Russia will achieve even greater success in development under Putin's leadership.
Vladimir Putin speaks to journalists at his election headquarters - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 17.03.2024
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China attaches great importance to the development of relations with Russia and is ready to maintain close cooperation with the country to promote sustainable development of the strategic partnership, the president added.
The Russian leader, in turn, after the conclusion of the presidential elections underlined his country's intention to strengthen relations with Beijing in the coming years, as the common interests of Russia and China are a factor of stability on the world stage.
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