Putin praised Russian-Chinese relations at the “peak” of their history

Quality of connections between Moscow and Beijingsuperior to the political and military unions of the Cold War era“, assessed Vladimir Putin.

Via Le Figaro with AFP

Posted 03/19/2023 at 21:22Upgrade 03/19/2023 at 22:29

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his opinion on Sunday.Great expectationsHe held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of his visit to Russia. “Russian-Chinese relations have reached the highest level in their history and continue to grow stronger“, welcomed Vladimir Putin in an article written for a Chinese newspaper People’s Daily and published by the Kremlin.

Quality of connections between Moscow and Beijingsuperior to the political and military unions of the Cold War era“, he assessed. In relations between Moscow and Beijing,No limits, no banned subjects“, according to the master of the Kremlin. “Our political dialogue is maximally transparent, while our strategic cooperation is expanding and entering a new era.“, he underlined.

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“China relations today are the cornerstone of regional and global stability, fueling economic growth and guaranteeing a positive agenda in international affairs.“, he estimated. Under the conditions that the United States follows the policy ofDouble prevention“Russia and China, Moscow and Beijing”To work towards building a security system regionally and globally that is fair, open, inclusive and against third countries“, according to Vladimir Putin.

He also condemned NATO’s attempts to extend its influence, “Heading towards the Asia-Pacific region“. “Some powers insist on redistributing the Eurasian space + into exclusive clubs and military camps with the aim of slowing down the development of our countries and undermining our interests.said the Russian leader. “But no one will succeed“, he promised. “We have high expectations for the upcoming negotiationsAlong with Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin insisted, “No.”They will no doubt give a powerful new impetus to the entire bilateral cooperation“.

According to the Russian president, the meeting with Xi Jinping, expected on Monday in Moscow during a three-day visit, will be an opportunity for him.See a good old friend“Who is he with”Affectionate relationships“.