Meeting of Chinese and Russian Presidents Begins in Moscow

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - International Service: According to Sputnik News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the Kremlin today (Thursday, May 8) to meet with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.

 

According to media reports, a wide range of bilateral agreements are expected to be signed between the presidents of the two countries.

 

Chinese President: Beijing and Moscow support the international system based on the rule of law

According to TASS, Xi Jinping stated upon his arrival in Moscow on Wednesday (May 7): China and Russia, as major powers and permanent members of the UN Security Council, jointly support the results of victory in World War II.

 

"We firmly uphold the international system based on international order and rules and the United Nations, and strongly oppose hegemony and power politics," the president was quoted as saying by China's state-run CCTV.

 

He stressed that Beijing and Moscow "promote the establishment of a more rational and equitable global governance system."

 

The Chinese president also said on Wednesday before leaving for Russia that the deep friendship forged during World War II and the joint fight against fascism with the blood and lives of the two peoples has inspired the development of strong, stable and growing relations between China and Russia today.

 

Xi added that China and Russia should respect this historical legacy and continue to expand their strategic cooperation in various fields, including politics, economics, security and culture.

 

He noted that China-Russia relations have entered a new phase in recent years with the strengthening of economic, energy, military and diplomatic cooperation, which international observers believe has a significant impact on the global balance of power.

 

The Kremlin announced on Sunday that the Chinese president will travel to Moscow from May 7 to 10 to attend the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory over Nazi Germany and meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

 

According to Chinese media reports, the Chinese military honor guard will also be present at the Victory Day military parade, which is scheduled to be held on Friday, May 9, in Moscow's Red Square.

 

According to analysts, the presence of Chinese troops in the parade indicates the deepening of military and strategic relations between Beijing and Moscow, especially at a time when both countries are seeking to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the face of Western pressure.