On the afternoon of January 21, President Xi Jinping held a video meeting with President Putin of Russia in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

The two heads of state exchanged New Year's greetings. President Xi Jinping pointed out that the Chinese New Year is just a few days away. He is very glad to have this video meeting with President Putin at this time of bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new, and wishes the China-Russia relationship to be booming in the new year. President Putin said that he is very glad to have a video exchange with President Xi Jinping at the beginning of the new year, and wishes President Xi Jinping and the Chinese people a happy Chinese New Year and all the best!

President Xi Jinping pointed out that in 2024, the two sides met three times and reached many important consensuses. The two countries grandly celebrated the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, and the China-Russia relationship, with the spirit of permanent good-neighborliness, all-round strategic coordination and win-win cooperation in mutual benefit as its core, has continuously shown new vitality. The China-Russia Cultural Year was wonderful, practical cooperation has made steady progress, the bilateral trade volume has maintained a growth momentum, and the two sides have closely coordinated on multilateral platforms such as the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS, providing more positive energy for the reform and construction of the global governance system.

President Xi Jinping emphasized that in the new year, he is willing to work with President Putin to continue to lead the China-Russia relationship to look far ahead, respond to the uncertainties of the external environment with the stability and tenacity of the China-Russia relationship, jointly promote the development and rejuvenation of the two countries, and safeguard international fairness and justice. The two sides should continue to deepen strategic coordination, firmly support each other and safeguard the legitimate interests of the two countries. Consolidate and expand bilateral relations and promote the in-depth development of practical cooperation. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, the Soviet Great Patriotic War and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. Taking this as an opportunity, China and Russia should jointly defend the UN-centered international system and the achievements of the victory of the Second World War, promote all countries to abide by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, adhere to the generally recognized basic norms of international relations, and practice true multilateralism. As the rotating chairmanship country of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, China is willing to work with Russia and other member states to promote the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to enter a new stage of higher-quality development and greater responsibility. China and Russia should also jointly promote "BRICS Plus" cooperation and write a new chapter in the unity and self-strengthening of the Global South.

President Putin said that Russia and China have always trusted and supported each other and treated each other equally. The cooperation between the two sides serves the interests of the two peoples and is not affected by changes in the international situation. He is very glad to see that the economic, trade and energy cooperation between the two countries has maintained a good momentum, the number of mutual tourists is increasing, and the two sides have maintained close communication and coordination on multilateral occasions. Russia firmly supports that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory and resolutely opposes any form of "Taiwan independence". Eighty years ago, Russia and China resisted the invaders with blood and lives and defended national sovereignty and national dignity. This year, the two sides should jointly celebrate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and safeguard the achievements of World War II. Russia is willing to strengthen cooperation with China in multilateral affairs and play a positive role in promoting world peace and development.

The two heads of state also had an in-depth exchange of views on international and regional issues of common concern and agreed to continue to maintain strategic communication in the new year.

Wang Yi attended the event.（Outlook New Era）