Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledges stronger strategic partnership with Russia during Moscow visit
- In Reports
- 10:47 PM, Aug 21, 2024
- Myind Staff
Chinese Premier Li Qiang is currently in Moscow for a significant four-day visit, during which he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other key officials. This visit, marking the first by a senior Chinese official since the onset of the Ukraine conflict, underscores the deepening ties between China and Russia. Despite facing criticism from Western nations over their partnership amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, the two countries continue to strengthen their bilateral relations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Moscow on Wednesday, according to a statement from the Kremlin. Li's arrival was marked by a ceremonial welcome, during which he expressed optimism about the future of China-Russia relations and highlighted the significance of mutual collaboration between the two nations.
"Our countries have large-scale joint plans, projects in the economic and humanitarian areas, we expect them to last for many years," the RIA state news agency quoted Putin as saying.
Earlier on Wednesday, Premier Li Qiang stated that Beijing is prepared to collaborate closely with Russia to enhance comprehensive practical cooperation. He noted the significant growth in bilateral trade between the two nations, which surpassed $240 billion last year, and expressed confidence in continued expansion despite external pressures.
Premier Li Qiang also pledged to elevate Beijing’s comprehensive strategic partnership with Moscow "to a new level," according to a report by the official Xinhua News Agency. His remarks came during his visit to Moscow, where he held talks with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
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