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The Russian president reflects on strategic cooperation and global challenges ahead of China visit<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong><\/strong>President Vladimir Putin has outlined the deepening alliance between Russia and China, highlighting their shared historical legacy and common vision for a multipolar global order, in a written interview with Xinhua News Agency published ahead of his visit to China.<\/p>\n

Putin praised the two neighbours for their united stance against historical revisionism and outlined broad cooperation in trade, energy, education, defence, and multilateral diplomacy. Below is the full text of the interview as published by the Kremlin:<\/p>\n

Question<\/strong>: In\u00a0May this year, President of\u00a0the\u00a0People\u2019s Republic of\u00a0China Xi\u00a0Jinping paid a\u00a0state visit to\u00a0Russia and\u00a0took part in\u00a0the\u00a0celebrations marking the\u00a080th\u00a0anniversary of\u00a0Victory in\u00a0the\u00a0Great Patriotic War\u00a0\u2013 a\u00a0visit that proved highly successful. Your own visit to\u00a0China is expected shortly. What are your expectations for\u00a0the\u00a0upcoming visit? Over the\u00a0past decade, you and\u00a0President\u00a0Xi have maintained close contacts, shaping and\u00a0guiding the\u00a0steady development of\u00a0bilateral relations. How would you describe President Xi Jinping as\u00a0a\u00a0leader?<\/em><\/p>\n

President of\u00a0Russia Vladimir Putin:<\/strong>\u00a0Indeed, the\u00a0visit of\u00a0our friend, President of\u00a0China Xi\u00a0Jinping, to\u00a0Russia in\u00a0May was a\u00a0resounding success, drew wide international attention and\u00a0was highly regarded in\u00a0our country. His arrival coincided with a\u00a0date that is sacred to\u00a0us, the\u00a080th\u00a0anniversary of\u00a0Victory in\u00a0the\u00a0Great Patriotic War, thereby lending deep symbolic significance to\u00a0the\u00a0further development of\u00a0Russian-Chinese relations. We reaffirmed the\u00a0strategic choice of\u00a0our peoples in\u00a0favour of\u00a0strengthening the\u00a0traditions of\u00a0good-neighbourliness, friendship, and\u00a0long-term, mutually beneficial cooperation.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Chinese leader was the\u00a0principal guest of\u00a0honour at\u00a0the\u00a0celebrations in\u00a0Moscow. During our high-level talks, we held a\u00a0very productive discussion of\u00a0key issues in\u00a0cooperation between our nations. The\u00a0outcome was a\u00a0comprehensive joint statement and\u00a0the\u00a0signing of\u00a0a\u00a0substantial package of\u00a0bilateral documents.<\/p>\n

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Putin and Xi to lay foundations for a new world order in Beijing<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Very soon, at\u00a0the\u00a0invitation of\u00a0President\u00a0Xi, I\u00a0will pay a\u00a0return visit to\u00a0China. I\u00a0greatly look forward to\u00a0visiting the\u00a0city of\u00a0Tianjin, which will host the\u00a0Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit under China\u2019s presidency. We expect that the\u00a0summit will give the\u00a0Organisation powerful new momentum, strengthen its capacity to\u00a0respond to\u00a0contemporary challenges and\u00a0threats, and\u00a0enhance solidarity across our shared Eurasian space. All this will help shape a\u00a0fairer multipolar world order.<\/p>\n

As\u00a0for\u00a0the\u00a0Russian-Chinese talks, these will take place in\u00a0Beijing. I\u00a0look forward to\u00a0in-depth discussions with President Xi\u00a0Jinping on\u00a0all aspects of\u00a0our bilateral agenda, including political and\u00a0security cooperation, as\u00a0well as\u00a0economic, cultural and\u00a0humanitarian ties. And, as\u00a0always, we will exchange views on\u00a0pressing regional and\u00a0international issues.<\/p>\n

In\u00a0Beijing, we will also pay tribute to\u00a0the\u00a0shared act of\u00a0heroism of\u00a0our fathers, grandfathers and\u00a0great-grandfathers, who together defeated militarist Japan, thereby bringing the\u00a0Second World War to\u00a0its final conclusion. We will honour the\u00a0memory of\u00a0those who sealed with their blood the\u00a0brotherhood of\u00a0our peoples, defended the\u00a0freedom and\u00a0independence of\u00a0our states, and\u00a0secured their right to\u00a0sovereign development.<\/p>\n

President Xi\u00a0Jinping treats his country\u2019s history with utmost respect; I\u00a0know this from personal communication with him. He is a\u00a0true leader of\u00a0a\u00a0great world power, a\u00a0man of\u00a0strong will, endowed with strategic vision and\u00a0a\u00a0global outlook, and\u00a0unwavering in\u00a0his commitment to\u00a0national interests. It is of\u00a0exceptional importance for\u00a0China that such a\u00a0person stands at\u00a0the\u00a0helm at\u00a0this challenging, pivotal moment in\u00a0international affairs. The\u00a0President of\u00a0China sets an\u00a0example for\u00a0the\u00a0entire world of\u00a0what a\u00a0respectful and\u00a0equitable dialogue with foreign partners can and\u00a0should be today. In\u00a0Russia, we deeply value the\u00a0Chinese leader\u2019s genuine commitment to\u00a0advancing our comprehensive partnership and\u00a0strategic cooperation.<\/p>\n

Question<\/strong>: China and\u00a0the\u00a0Soviet Union, as\u00a0the\u00a0principal battlegrounds of\u00a0the\u00a0Second World War in\u00a0Asia and\u00a0Europe, bore enormous sacrifices and\u00a0made a\u00a0significant contribution to\u00a0victory in\u00a0the\u00a0global fight against fascism. In\u00a0your view, what is the\u00a0relevance of\u00a0preserving the\u00a0memory of\u00a0that Victory in\u00a0today\u2019s complex international environment? How should China and\u00a0Russia jointly defend their shared historical memory at\u00a0a\u00a0time when some forces on\u00a0the\u00a0international stage are attempting to\u00a0distort historical truth?<\/em><\/p>\n

V.Putin:<\/strong>\u00a0As\u00a0I\u00a0have already noted, this year, together with our Chinese friends, we commemorate the\u00a080th\u00a0anniversary of\u00a0Victory in\u00a0the\u00a0Great Patriotic War and\u00a0the\u00a0capitulation of\u00a0militarist Japan, which marked the\u00a0end of\u00a0the\u00a0Second World War.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0peoples of\u00a0the\u00a0Soviet Union and\u00a0China bore the\u00a0brunt of\u00a0the\u00a0fighting and\u00a0suffered the\u00a0heaviest losses. It was our citizens who endured the\u00a0greatest hardships in\u00a0the\u00a0struggle against the\u00a0invaders and\u00a0played a\u00a0decisive role in\u00a0defeating Nazism and\u00a0militarism. Through those severe trials, the\u00a0finest traditions of\u00a0friendship and\u00a0mutual assistance were forged and\u00a0strengthened\u00a0\u2013 traditions that today form a\u00a0solid foundation for\u00a0Russian-Chinese relations.<\/p>\n

I\u00a0would remind you that even before the\u00a0full-scale outbreak of\u00a0the\u00a0Second World War, in\u00a0the\u00a01930s, when Japan treacherously launched a\u00a0war of\u00a0aggression against China, the\u00a0Soviet Union extended a\u00a0helping hand to\u00a0the\u00a0Chinese people. Thousands of\u00a0our career officers served as\u00a0military advisers, assisting in\u00a0strengthening the\u00a0Chinese army and\u00a0providing guidance in\u00a0combat operations. Soviet pilots also fought bravely alongside their Chinese brothers-in-arms.<\/p>\n

Between October 1937 and\u00a0June 1941, the\u00a0Soviet Union supplied China with 1,235\u00a0aircraft, thousands of\u00a0artillery pieces, tens of\u00a0thousands of\u00a0machine guns, as\u00a0well as\u00a0ammunition, equipment, and\u00a0supplies. The\u00a0principal route was an\u00a0overland corridor through Central Asia to\u00a0China\u2019s Xinjiang Province, where Soviet specialists built a\u00a0road in\u00a0record time to\u00a0ensure uninterrupted deliveries.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0historical record leaves no doubt as\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0scale and\u00a0ferocity of\u00a0those battles. We remember the\u00a0great significance of\u00a0the\u00a0famous Hundred Regiments Offensive, when Chinese Communist forces liberated a\u00a0territory with a\u00a0population of\u00a0five million from Japanese occupation. We also recall the\u00a0unparalleled feats of\u00a0Soviet troops and\u00a0commanders in\u00a0their clashes with Japan at\u00a0Lake Khasan and\u00a0the\u00a0Khalkhin Gol River. In\u00a0the\u00a0summer of\u00a01939, our legendary commander Georgy Zhukov won his first major victory in\u00a0the\u00a0Mongolian steppes, which in\u00a0effect foreshadowed the\u00a0later defeat of\u00a0the\u00a0Berlin-Tokyo-Rome Axis. In\u00a01945, the\u00a0Manchurian Strategic Offensive Operation played a\u00a0decisive role in\u00a0liberating northeast China, dramatically altering the\u00a0situation in\u00a0the\u00a0Far East and\u00a0making the\u00a0capitulation of\u00a0militarist Japan inevitable.<\/p>\n

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Kim Jong-un to join Putin at China\u2019s Victory Day celebrations \u2013 Beijing<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n

In\u00a0Russia, we will never forget that China\u2019s heroic resistance was one of\u00a0the\u00a0crucial factors that prevented Japan from stabbing the\u00a0Soviet Union in\u00a0the\u00a0back during the\u00a0darkest months of\u00a01941\u20131942. This enabled the\u00a0Red Army to\u00a0concentrate its efforts on\u00a0crushing Nazism and\u00a0liberating Europe. Close cooperation between our two countries was also an\u00a0important element in\u00a0forming the\u00a0anti-Hitler coalition, strengthening China as\u00a0a\u00a0great power, and\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0constructive discussions that shaped the\u00a0post-war settlement and\u00a0helped to\u00a0reinvigorate the\u00a0anti-colonial movement.<\/p>\n

It is our sacred duty to\u00a0honour the\u00a0memory of\u00a0our compatriots who displayed true patriotism and\u00a0courage, endured all hardships, and\u00a0defeated powerful and\u00a0ruthless enemies. We pay deep respect to\u00a0all veterans and\u00a0those who gave their lives for\u00a0the\u00a0freedom of\u00a0future generations and\u00a0the\u00a0independence of\u00a0our countries. We are grateful to\u00a0China for\u00a0its careful preservation of\u00a0memorials to\u00a0Red Army soldiers who gave their lives in\u00a0battles for\u00a0the\u00a0liberation of\u00a0China.<\/p>\n

Such a\u00a0sincere and\u00a0responsible attitude towards the\u00a0past stands in\u00a0stark contrast to\u00a0the\u00a0situation in\u00a0some European countries, where monuments and\u00a0graves of\u00a0Soviet liberators are desecrated in\u00a0a\u00a0barbaric manner or\u00a0destroyed, and\u00a0inconvenient historical facts are erased.<\/p>\n

We see that in\u00a0certain Western states the\u00a0results of\u00a0the\u00a0Second World War are de facto revised, and\u00a0the\u00a0verdicts of\u00a0the\u00a0Nuremberg and\u00a0Tokyo tribunals are openly disregarded. These dangerous tendencies stem from a\u00a0reluctance to\u00a0acknowledge the\u00a0direct culpability of\u00a0the\u00a0predecessors of\u00a0today\u2019s Western elites in\u00a0unleashing the\u00a0world war, and\u00a0the\u00a0desire to\u00a0erase the\u00a0shameful pages of\u00a0their own history, thereby encouraging revanchism and\u00a0neo-Nazism. Historical truth is being distorted and\u00a0suppressed to\u00a0suit their current political agendas. Japanese militarism is being revived under the\u00a0pretext of\u00a0imaginary Russian or\u00a0Chinese threats, while in\u00a0Europe, including Germany, steps are being taken towards the\u00a0re-militarisation of\u00a0the\u00a0continent, with little regard for\u00a0historical parallels.<\/p>\n

Russia and\u00a0China resolutely condemn any attempts to\u00a0distort the\u00a0history of\u00a0the\u00a0Second World War, glorify Nazis, militarists and\u00a0their accomplices, members of\u00a0death squads and\u00a0killers, or\u00a0to\u00a0defame Soviet liberators. The\u00a0results of\u00a0that war are enshrined in\u00a0the\u00a0UN Charter and\u00a0other international instruments. They are inviolable and\u00a0not subject to\u00a0revision. This is our shared, unwavering position with our Chinese friends.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0memory of\u00a0the\u00a0joint struggle of\u00a0the\u00a0Soviet and\u00a0Chinese peoples against German Nazism and\u00a0Japanese militarism is an\u00a0enduring value for\u00a0us. I\u00a0would like to\u00a0reiterate that the\u00a0participation of\u00a0President Xi\u00a0Jinping in\u00a0Russia\u2019s commemorations of\u00a0the\u00a080th\u00a0anniversary of\u00a0the\u00a0Great Victory carried profound symbolic importance. To\u00a0mark the\u00a080th\u00a0anniversary of\u00a0the\u00a0USSR\u2019s Victory in\u00a0the\u00a0Great Patriotic War, China\u2019s Victory in\u00a0the\u00a0War of\u00a0Resistance against Japanese Aggression, and\u00a0the\u00a0founding of\u00a0the\u00a0United Nations, we signed a\u00a0Joint Statement on\u00a0Further Deepening the\u00a0China\u2013Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of\u00a0Coordination for\u00a0a\u00a0New Era. This document provides a\u00a0consolidated response by\u00a0our countries to\u00a0attempts by\u00a0certain states to\u00a0dismantle humanity\u2019s historical memory and\u00a0to\u00a0replace the\u00a0well-established principles of\u00a0world order and\u00a0dialogue forged after the\u00a0Second World War with the\u00a0so-called \u201crules-based order.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Question<\/strong>: In\u00a0recent years, practical cooperation between China and\u00a0Russia in\u00a0areas such as\u00a0energy, agriculture, automotive manufacturing and\u00a0infrastructure has produced positive results and\u00a0brought about new breakthroughs, while bilateral trade has reached record levels. How do you assess the\u00a0current state of\u00a0Chinese-Russian practical cooperation? What are your plans for\u00a0further promoting high-quality, mutually beneficial cooperation between China and\u00a0Russia?<\/em><\/p>\n

V.Putin:<\/strong>\u00a0Economic relations between Russia and\u00a0China have reached an\u00a0unprecedented level. Since 2021, bilateral trade has grown by\u00a0about 100\u00a0billion dollars. In\u00a0terms of\u00a0trade volume, China is by\u00a0far Russia\u2019s leading partner, while last year Russia ranked fifth among China\u2019s foreign trade partners. I\u00a0would stress that while trade figures are denominated in\u00a0US\u00a0dollar equivalents, transactions between Russia and\u00a0China are carried out in\u00a0rubles and\u00a0yuan, with the\u00a0dollar or\u00a0euro share reduced to\u00a0a\u00a0statistical discrepancy.<\/p>\n

Russia firmly retains its position as\u00a0a\u00a0leading exporter of\u00a0oil and\u00a0gas to\u00a0China. Since the\u00a0Power of\u00a0Siberia pipeline began its operation in\u00a02019, cumulative deliveries of\u00a0natural gas have already exceeded 100\u00a0billion cubic metres. In\u00a02027, we plan to\u00a0launch another major gas route, the\u00a0so-called Far Eastern Route. We are also working together effectively on\u00a0LNG projects in\u00a0Russia\u2019s Arctic region.<\/p>\n

We continue our joint efforts to\u00a0reduce bilateral trade barriers. In\u00a0recent years, the\u00a0export of\u00a0pork and\u00a0beef to\u00a0China has been launched. Overall, agricultural and\u00a0food products occupy a\u00a0prominent place in\u00a0Russia\u2019s exports to\u00a0China.<\/p>\n

Bilateral investment volumes are growing. Last year, Russia and\u00a0China agreed to\u00a0an\u00a0updated Plan for\u00a0Bilateral Investment Cooperation. This year, a\u00a0new Agreement on\u00a0the\u00a0Promotion and\u00a0Mutual Protection of\u00a0Investments has been signed. Large-scale joint projects are being implemented in\u00a0priority sectors.<\/p>\n

Our countries are cooperating closely in\u00a0industry. Russia is one of\u00a0the\u00a0world\u2019s principal markets for\u00a0Chinese car exports. At\u00a0the\u00a0same time, production is being localised in\u00a0Russia not only for\u00a0Chinese cars but also for\u00a0household appliances. Together, we are building high-tech manufacturing and\u00a0infrastructure facilities. We also have large-scale plans in\u00a0the\u00a0construction materials industry.<\/p>\n

To\u00a0sum up, economic cooperation, trade and\u00a0industrial collaboration between our countries are advancing across multiple areas. During my\u00a0upcoming visit, we will certainly discuss further prospects for\u00a0mutually beneficial cooperation and\u00a0new steps to\u00a0intensify it for\u00a0the\u00a0benefit of\u00a0the\u00a0peoples of\u00a0Russia and\u00a0China.<\/p>\n

Question<\/strong>: This year marks the\u00a0conclusion of\u00a0the\u00a0cross years of\u00a0culture between China and\u00a0Russia. During this period, our countries have developed extensive cooperation in\u00a0education, cinema, theatre, tourism, and\u00a0sports. How do you assess the\u00a0results of\u00a0Chinese-Russian cultural and\u00a0humanitarian exchanges and\u00a0cooperation? What prospects do you see for\u00a0further promoting ties between the\u00a0peoples of\u00a0China and\u00a0Russia?<\/em><\/p>\n

V.Putin:<\/strong>\u00a0Large-scale bilateral cultural and\u00a0humanitarian initiatives make a\u00a0significant contribution to\u00a0fostering friendly relations. The\u00a0Russian Year in\u00a0China and\u00a0the\u00a0Chinese Year in\u00a0Russia (2006\u20132007) were a\u00a0great success. The\u00a0subsequent themed years of\u00a0languages, tourism, youth, media, regional cooperation, sport, science and\u00a0innovation, launched successively from 2009 onwards, received broad public resonance.<\/p>\n

Today, cultural exchanges between Russia and\u00a0China continue to\u00a0develop dynamically. The\u00a0Russia-China Roadmap for\u00a0Humanitarian Cooperation until 2030, which includes more than 100\u00a0major projects, is being consistently implemented.<\/p>\n

I\u00a0would particularly highlight the\u00a0successful organisation of\u00a0the\u00a0Russia and\u00a0China Years of\u00a0Culture, held in\u00a02024\u20132025 and\u00a0timed to\u00a0the\u00a075th\u00a0anniversary of\u00a0diplomatic relations between our countries. The\u00a0rich and\u00a0diverse programme met with an\u00a0enthusiastic response both in\u00a0Russia and\u00a0China.<\/p>\n

I\u00a0would also note that the\u00a0Russian side initiated the\u00a0Intervision International Song Contest, scheduled for\u00a0September\u00a020\u00a0this year, and\u00a0we are pleased that our Chinese partners have shown keen interest in\u00a0this project.<\/p>\n

Education and\u00a0science remain especially promising areas for\u00a0cooperation. Academic mobility and\u00a0inter-university contacts continue to\u00a0grow. Today, more than 51,000\u00a0Chinese students are studying in\u00a0Russia, while 21,000\u00a0Russian students are studying in\u00a0China. In\u00a0May, President\u00a0Xi and\u00a0I\u00a0agreed that 2026\u20132027 will be designated as\u00a0the\u00a0Russia-China Years of\u00a0Education.<\/p>\n

Cooperation in\u00a0science, technology, and\u00a0innovation is also expanding, including in\u00a0fundamental research and\u00a0megascience projects. For\u00a0example, Moscow State University and\u00a0Peking University plan to\u00a0open a\u00a0joint institute for\u00a0fundamental research. We fully support the\u00a0establishment of\u00a0modern laboratories and\u00a0advanced centres in\u00a0priority high-tech fields to\u00a0strengthen the\u00a0technological sovereignty of\u00a0Russia and\u00a0China.<\/p>\n

Film production is another vibrant area of\u00a0cooperation. In\u00a0February, the\u00a0joint Russian-Chinese adventure film Red Silk premiered in\u00a0Russia, and\u00a0we expect it to\u00a0reach Chinese audiences soon. In\u00a0May, an\u00a0Action Plan for\u00a0Film Production was signed in\u00a0Moscow. We anticipate the\u00a0release of\u00a0many new Russian-Chinese films in\u00a0the\u00a0near future: films that will promote sound moral principles and\u00a0traditional spiritual and\u00a0ethical values, while presenting truthful accounts of\u00a0important historical events. To\u00a0this end, we have also launched a\u00a0new initiative, the\u00a0Open Eurasian Film Award, a\u00a0unique platform for\u00a0cinema, free from bias or\u00a0political intrigue.<\/p>\n

Tourism is another important sphere I\u00a0would like to\u00a0note. The\u00a0figures here are encouraging: by\u00a0the\u00a0end of\u00a02024, mutual tourist flows had increased 2.5\u00a0times, reaching 2.8\u00a0million people.<\/p>\n

Sports cooperation has also been productive. We are grateful to\u00a0our Chinese partners for\u00a0their active participation in\u00a0international sporting events hosted by\u00a0Russia, including the\u00a0innovative Games of\u00a0the\u00a0Future, BRICS Games, and\u00a0many others. The\u00a0Chinese national team was among the\u00a0largest delegations at\u00a0these competitions. We firmly believe that sport should remain free from any politicisation.<\/p>\n

Youth policy is another priority area.<\/p>\n

We highly value the\u00a0coordinated work of\u00a0leading Russian and\u00a0Chinese media, and\u00a0our cooperation between archives plays an\u00a0important role in\u00a0preserving historical truth.<\/p>\n

It is encouraging that bilateral cultural and\u00a0humanitarian cooperation continues to\u00a0gain momentum. This is undoubtedly a\u00a0strategic dimension of\u00a0our relationship, helping to\u00a0build a\u00a0broad public base of\u00a0friendship, good-neighbourliness, and\u00a0mutual understanding.<\/p>\n

Question<\/strong>: The\u00a0Shanghai Cooperation Organisation\u00a0(SCO), jointly established by\u00a0China and\u00a0Russia, serves as\u00a0an\u00a0important platform for\u00a0comprehensive regional cooperation, crucial for\u00a0ensuring peace, stability, and\u00a0development across the\u00a0Eurasian space. China holds the\u00a0rotating SCO presidency for\u00a02024\u20132025, and\u00a0the\u00a025th\u00a0SCO Heads of\u00a0State Council meeting will soon take place in\u00a0Tianjin. How do you assess the\u00a0constructive role the\u00a0SCO has played over more than two decades in\u00a0maintaining regional peace and\u00a0stability and\u00a0promoting common development and\u00a0prosperity? In\u00a0your view, in\u00a0which areas should member states further strengthen exchanges and\u00a0cooperation?<\/em><\/p>\n

V.Putin:<\/strong>\u00a0The\u00a0establishment of\u00a0the\u00a0SCO in\u00a02001 embodied the\u00a0shared aspiration of\u00a0Russia, China, and\u00a0the\u00a0Central Asian states\u00a0\u2013 Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and\u00a0Uzbekistan\u00a0\u2013 to\u00a0build trust, friendship, and\u00a0good-neighbourly relations, and\u00a0to\u00a0promote peace and\u00a0stability in\u00a0the\u00a0region.<\/p>\n

Over the\u00a0years, the\u00a0SCO has developed a\u00a0solid legal and\u00a0institutional framework, creating mechanisms that enable effective cooperation in\u00a0politics, security, trade and\u00a0investment, as\u00a0well as\u00a0cultural and\u00a0humanitarian exchanges. Since then, its membership has expanded to\u00a0include India, Pakistan, Iran, and\u00a0Belarus, while partner and\u00a0observer countries, representing the\u00a0political, economic, and\u00a0cultural diversity of\u00a0Eurasia, are also actively engaged in\u00a0joint activities.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0SCO\u2019s appeal lies in\u00a0its simple but powerful principles: a\u00a0firm commitment to\u00a0its founding philosophy, openness to\u00a0equal cooperation, non-confrontation with third parties, and\u00a0respect for\u00a0the\u00a0national characteristics and\u00a0uniqueness of\u00a0each nation.<\/p>\n

Drawing on\u00a0these values, the\u00a0SCO contributes to\u00a0shaping a\u00a0fairer, multipolar world order, grounded in\u00a0international law, with the\u00a0central coordinating role of\u00a0the\u00a0United Nations. A\u00a0major element of\u00a0this global vision is the\u00a0creation in\u00a0Eurasia of\u00a0an\u00a0architecture of\u00a0equal and\u00a0indivisible security, including through close coordination among SCO member states. We view the\u00a0Greater Eurasian Partnership, linking national development strategies, regional integration initiatives, and\u00a0strengthening ties among the\u00a0SCO, the\u00a0Eurasian Economic Union, the\u00a0CIS, ASEAN, and\u00a0other international organisations, as\u00a0the\u00a0socio-economic foundation of\u00a0this architecture.<\/p>\n

I\u00a0am confident that the\u00a0Tianjin summit, along with the\u00a0SCO Plus meeting, will mark an\u00a0important milestone in\u00a0the\u00a0SCO\u2019s history. We fully support the\u00a0priorities declared by\u00a0the\u00a0Chinese presidency, which focus on\u00a0consolidating the\u00a0SCO, deepening cooperation in\u00a0all areas, and\u00a0enhancing the\u00a0organisation\u2019s role on\u00a0the\u00a0global stage. We attach particular importance to\u00a0aligning this work with the\u00a0practical measures taken under Russia\u2019s presidency of\u00a0the\u00a0SCO Heads of\u00a0Government Council. I\u00a0am confident that, through our joint efforts, we will give the\u00a0SCO new momentum, modernising it to\u00a0meet the\u00a0demands of\u00a0the\u00a0time.<\/p>\n

Question<\/strong>: As\u00a0President Xi\u00a0Jinping has repeatedly emphasised, China is ready to\u00a0work hand in\u00a0hand with Russia to\u00a0strengthen mutual support across multilateral platforms, including the\u00a0UN, the\u00a0SCO, and\u00a0BRICS, to\u00a0safeguard the\u00a0development and\u00a0security interests of\u00a0both nations, unite the\u00a0Global South, and\u00a0promote an\u00a0international order that is fairer and\u00a0more rational. How do you assess cooperation between China and\u00a0Russia within these multilateral frameworks? In\u00a0your view, in\u00a0which areas can China and\u00a0Russia set new benchmarks in\u00a0global governance, particularly with regard to\u00a0emerging fields such as\u00a0climate change, artificial intelligence governance, and\u00a0reform of\u00a0the\u00a0global security architecture?<\/em><\/p>\n

V.Putin:<\/strong>\u00a0Cooperation between Russia and\u00a0China in\u00a0multilateral formats is a\u00a0key pillar of\u00a0our bilateral relations and\u00a0plays a\u00a0major role in\u00a0global affairs. Time and\u00a0again, our exchanges on\u00a0critical international issues have shown that Moscow and\u00a0Beijing share broad common interests and\u00a0strikingly similar views on\u00a0fundamental questions. We are united in\u00a0our vision of\u00a0building a\u00a0just, multipolar world order, with a\u00a0focus on\u00a0the\u00a0nations of\u00a0the\u00a0Global Majority.<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0Russia-China strategic partnership acts as\u00a0a\u00a0stabilising force. As\u00a0the\u00a0two leading powers in\u00a0Eurasia, we cannot remain indifferent to\u00a0the\u00a0challenges and\u00a0threats facing our continent and\u00a0the\u00a0wider world. This issue is a\u00a0constant focus of\u00a0our bilateral political dialogue. Russia\u2019s concept of\u00a0creating a\u00a0common space of\u00a0equal and\u00a0indivisible security in\u00a0Eurasia resonates closely with President Xi\u00a0Jinping\u2019s Global Security Initiative.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0interaction between Russia and\u00a0China at\u00a0the\u00a0UN is at\u00a0an\u00a0unprecedentedly high level, fully reflecting the\u00a0spirit of\u00a0comprehensive partnership and\u00a0strategic cooperation. Both countries attach special importance to\u00a0the\u00a0Group of\u00a0Friends in\u00a0Defence of\u00a0the\u00a0UN\u00a0Charter, a\u00a0vital mechanism for\u00a0consolidating the\u00a0Global South. Among its key achievements is the\u00a0resolution \u201cEradication of\u00a0colonialism in\u00a0all its forms and\u00a0manifestations,\u201d<\/em> adopted by\u00a0the\u00a0UN General Assembly on\u00a0December\u00a04, 2024.<\/p>\n

Russia and\u00a0China support reform of\u00a0the\u00a0UN so that it fully restores its authority and\u00a0reflects modern realities. In\u00a0particular, we advocate for\u00a0making the\u00a0Security Council more democratic by\u00a0including states from Asia, Africa, and\u00a0Latin America. Any such reforms must, however, be approached with the\u00a0utmost care.<\/p>\n

Close cooperation between Moscow and\u00a0Beijing has positively shaped the\u00a0work of\u00a0leading economic forums, including the\u00a0G20 and\u00a0APEC. Within the\u00a0G20, together with like-minded nations, and\u00a0especially BRICS members, we have redirected the\u00a0agenda towards issues of\u00a0real importance to\u00a0the\u00a0Global Majority, strengthened the\u00a0format by\u00a0including the\u00a0African Union, and\u00a0deepened the\u00a0synergies between the\u00a0G20 and\u00a0BRICS.<\/p>\n

This year, our South African friends hold the\u00a0G20 presidency. As\u00a0a\u00a0result of\u00a0their efforts, we look forward to\u00a0consolidating the\u00a0Global South\u2019s achievements and\u00a0establishing them as\u00a0a\u00a0foundation for\u00a0the\u00a0democratisation of\u00a0international relations. Within APEC, China\u2019s chairmanship in\u00a02026 is expected to\u00a0give fresh impetus to\u00a0Russia-China engagement.<\/p>\n

We are working closely with China within BRICS to\u00a0expand its role as\u00a0a\u00a0key pillar of\u00a0global architecture. Together, we advance initiatives aimed at\u00a0expanding economic opportunities for\u00a0member states, including the\u00a0creation of\u00a0common platforms for\u00a0partnership in\u00a0strategic sectors. We are paying special attention to\u00a0mobilising additional resources for\u00a0critical infrastructure projects. We stand united in\u00a0strengthening BRICS\u2019 ability to\u00a0address pressing global challenges, share similar views on\u00a0regional and\u00a0international security, and\u00a0take a\u00a0common stand against discriminatory sanctions that hinder the\u00a0socioeconomic development of\u00a0BRICS members and\u00a0the\u00a0world at\u00a0large.<\/p>\n

Alongside our Chinese partners, we support the\u00a0reform of\u00a0the\u00a0International Monetary Fund and\u00a0the\u00a0World Bank. We are united in\u00a0the\u00a0view that a\u00a0new financial system must be based on\u00a0openness and\u00a0true equity, providing equal and\u00a0non-discriminatory access to\u00a0its tools for\u00a0all countries and\u00a0reflecting the\u00a0real standing of\u00a0member states in\u00a0the\u00a0global economy. It is essential to\u00a0end the\u00a0use of\u00a0finance as\u00a0an\u00a0instrument of\u00a0neo-colonialism, which runs counter to\u00a0the\u00a0interests of\u00a0the\u00a0Global Majority. On\u00a0the\u00a0contrary, we seek progress for\u00a0the\u00a0benefit of\u00a0all humanity. I\u00a0am confident that Russia and\u00a0China will continue to\u00a0work together towards this noble goal, aligning our efforts to\u00a0ensure the\u00a0prosperity of\u00a0our great nations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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