Putin-Xi talks lasted seven hours – TASS
Russia and China have signed nearly three dozen agreements following negotiations between presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping in Moscow. The two leaders talked for more than seven hours, according to TASS.
The documents ranged from joint statements on strengthening the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation between the two nations as well as declarations in support of the global stability and international law to agreements covering agricultural export regulations and bilateral cooperation in space.
Moscow and Beijing have set “ambitious goals” following the talks, Putin told journalists after the meeting with the Chinese leader. The two nations are expected to increase bilateral trade and investments, as well as strengthen economic ties, increase the share of joint high-tech projects, and develop innovative electronic trade methods, according to the president.
China is Russia’s biggest partner, Putin said, adding that the trade volume between the two nations hit another record this year, reaching $245 billion. Investment cooperation between the two nations is actively growing, according to the Russian leader. Around 90 priority joint projects, worth approximately $200 billion, are either underway or in preparation. These initiatives span key sectors including industrial manufacturing, transportation, logistics, agriculture, and mineral extraction.
The Chinese leader hailed both nations as “stabilizing, positive, and progressive forces in the international community” that “aim to promote equal and orderly multilateralism” and should “firmly stand together” in the future.
Xi is among more than two dozen world leaders expected to attend events in Moscow commemorating the 80th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. During the talks, Putin thanked the Chinese leader for inviting him to the celebration of victory over Imperial Japan in September.
