Xi Jinping Declares Readiness to Expand Pragmatic Cooperation Between Russia, China

BEIJING (Sputnik) - Russia and China celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations on October 2. The Soviet Union became the first country to recognize the People's Republic of China the next day after its proclamation.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping said that he is ready to expand comprehensive pragmatic cooperation between China and Russia. It was said in a congratulatory message to Putin on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and China, quoted by China Central Television.

"I attach great importance to the development of Chinese-Russian relations and am ready to work with President Putin to use the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as an opportunity to firmly guarantee the direction of bilateral relations, continuously expand comprehensive pragmatic cooperation between China and Russia, jointly promote the high-quality development and modernization of the two countries, make new contributions to maintaining peace and stability throughout the world," Xi said.

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed confidence that Russia and China will strengthen relations and promote security and stability in Eurasia and the world, China Central Television reported.

"I am confident that the parties will fully implement a number of consensuses reached during my meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, continue to strengthen Russian-Chinese comprehensive strategic cooperation and partnership in the new era and promote security and stability in Eurasia and throughout the world," Putin was quoted as saying by the Chinese broadcaster.

Russia and China efficiently cooperate in international and regional affairs, and are also working together to build a fair multipolar world order, Putin noted in a congratulatory message to his counterpart.
Close and mutually beneficial relations between the two countries are currently at their highest level in history, the Russian leader added.
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