The joint work of Russia and China objectively plays an important stabilizing role in international affairs. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin at negotiations with the chairman of China Xi Jinping, who took place in the format of video conference.
“We build our ties on the basis of friendship, mutual trust and support, equality and mutual benefit. These connections are self -sufficient, do not depend on the domestic political factors and the current world conjuncture. Their comprehensive strengthening fully meets the tasks of the integrated development of Russia and China, increasing the welfare of the peoples of both countries, ”said Putin.
The President of the Russian Federation noted that the past year “was very fruitful” for both countries.
“We coordinate our steps on other multilateral venues – in the United Nations and its Security Council, in the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization), in the” Group twenty “, in the APEC (Asian -Pacific Economic Cooperation). Building a more multipolar world order, we work in the interests of ensuring indivisible security in the Eurasian space and in the world as a whole.
According to the President of the Russian Federation, despite the negative impact from the outside, at the end of the year, it was possible to reach new good indicators in mutual trade.
“Although we have yet calculated the data in only 11 months, the turnover has demonstrated an increase of more than seven percent and reached more than $ 220 billion. According to Chinese statistics, for the whole year it amounted to almost 245 billion. The Chinese People’s Republic is our main trading partner, and Russia confidently takes the fifth place in the list of countries – Chinese trading counterparties, ”Putin said.
He noted that China is the largest consumer of Russian energy resources.
“We keep the first place in terms of export volume in the PRC of oil. Five years ago, the Strength of Siberia gas pipeline was launched with you, today Russia was released in the first place in the supply of natural gas to China. In December 2024,” Roadmap “On the implementation of a comprehensive cooperation program for fast neutron reactors and the closure of the nuclear fuel cycle, and these are technologies for the future atomic energy,” the President of the Russian Federation said.
According to him, successful joint projects are implemented in industry, transport, agriculture and other areas.
The President of the Russian Federation also “personally” congratulated the chairman of the PRC and the friendly Chinese people on the new year, 2025 and the upcoming holiday.