China and Russia Vow to Strengthen Strategic Partnership
Moscow, The Gulf Observer: Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized China’s readiness to work closely with Russia to strengthen all-round practical cooperation between the two countries and elevate the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era to new heights. Premier Li made these remarks on Wednesday during the 29th regular meeting between Chinese and Russian heads of government, which he co-chaired with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
In recent years, the relationship between China and Russia has flourished under the strategic guidance of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Premier Li highlighted that the partnership has achieved high-quality development, with bilateral cooperation demonstrating strong resilience and steady progress across various fields.
“China is prepared to collaborate with Russia to uphold the strategic guidance of our heads of state, especially as we mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties,” Premier Li stated. “We are committed to maintaining mutual respect, mutual trust, everlasting friendship, and mutual benefit as the foundation of our relationship.”
Prime Minister Mishustin echoed Premier Li’s sentiments, affirming Russia’s commitment to deepening mutual trust and expanding cooperation in key areas such as investment, energy, economy and trade, culture, and regional collaboration. He also underscored Russia’s dedication to the successful execution of the Russia-China Years of Culture.
Mishustin further pledged that Russia would work alongside China to strengthen communication and coordination in international affairs, with the aim of safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of both nations and advancing their comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era.
During the meeting, Premier Li and Prime Minister Mishustin received reports from representatives of various China-Russia cooperation committees, including those focused on investment, energy, regular intergovernmental meetings, Northeast China and Russia’s Far East cooperation, and humanities collaboration. The two leaders commended the work of these committees over the past year, acknowledging the complementary strengths and vast potential for practical cooperation between China and Russia.
They called for further optimization of the cooperation structure, continued progress in traditional areas such as economy and trade, investment, agriculture, and energy, and expansion into emerging sectors including the digital economy, biomedicine, and green development. Both sides agreed to leverage the China-Russia Years of Culture to deepen people-to-people exchanges, strengthen public support for the bilateral relationship, and enhance the quality and efficiency of their cooperation.
Following the meeting, Premier Li and Prime Minister Mishustin signed a joint communique outlining the outcomes of the 29th regular meeting between Chinese and Russian heads of government, as well as a revised version of the China-Russia investment cooperation plan. They also witnessed the signing of several cooperation documents covering education, science and technology, the chemical industry, green construction, maritime search and rescue, cross-border cargo transport, and the facilitation of citizen exchanges.
