Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed this Thursday (16) to strengthen ties in the fields of energy, trade, security and geopolitics, while both parties demonstrated their close relationship in a context of regional unrest.
Both leaders shared their vision in a statement released by the Kremlin after a meeting in Beijing, with specific references to the war in Ukraine, sovereignty in Taiwan and fighting in the Middle East.
“In conditions of international turmoil, Russian-Chinese relations stand the test of rapid changes in the world, demonstrating strength and stability, and are experiencing the best period in their history,” according to the statement.
Putin and Xi said they would “deepen trust” and military “cooperation” by expanding dual exercises and combat training, regularly carrying out joint maritime and air patrols and improving the “level of joint response to challenges and threats.”
The two countries also expressed “very deep concern” about what they described as “extremely destabilizing” military activity by the United States with allies “who have a clear anti-Russian and anti-Chinese orientation.”
Referring to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, Russia said it welcomes China's readiness “to play a constructive role” in the political and diplomatic resolution of the war.
“It is necessary to eliminate its root causes and adhere to the principle of indivisibility of security,” the statement said. “There can be no winners in a nuclear war and it should never be fought.”
Source: CNN Brasil
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