Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reinforced their commitment to enhancing their countries’ strategic partnership, amid increasing global uncertainties. Meeting in St Petersburg, Li and Putin underscored the significance of their cooperation as a stabilizing force internationally.
Li expressed China’s readiness to deepen strategic communication with Russia, focusing on increasing political trust and expanding cooperation across economic and diplomatic sectors. He conveyed greetings from Chinese President Xi Jinping to Putin and highlighted opportunities for expanded trade and investment, particularly in energy, natural resources, and transportation. Li emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum in economic cooperation to foster development and prosperity in both nations.
The Chinese premier also advocated for stronger cultural and educational ties, proposing enhanced cooperation in tourism, sports, and youth exchanges to boost people-to-people connections and mutual understanding. On the international front, Li suggested that China and Russia should coordinate more closely through multilateral platforms like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS. He also called for collaboration with developing countries to protect shared interests and promote fairness in global governance.
President Putin described China as one of Russia’s closest and most reliable partners, emphasizing that their relationship is based on equality, mutual respect, and shared benefits. He expressed interest in expanding cooperation in energy, agriculture, space exploration, civilian nuclear technology, information technology, artificial intelligence, and transportation. Putin highlighted the importance of regular governmental meetings to implement agreements made by their leaders and reiterated Russia’s support for China’s upcoming roles in hosting the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and its future BRICS chairmanship.
The meeting between Li and Putin underscored both governments’ intentions to strengthen economic ties, expand diplomatic coordination, and deepen their strategic partnership in response to ongoing global challenges.