Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged New Year greetings this week, celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations and pledging deeper collaboration in 2024. The leaders highlighted their nations' growing partnership as a stabilizing force in a rapidly changing world.
Decades of Diplomacy, Modern Momentum
Xi emphasized that China-Russia ties have evolved into a \"mature and stable\" relationship over 75 years, anchored by non-alliance principles and mutual respect. The two met three times in 2024 – in Beijing, Astana, and Kazan – while advancing joint projects like the completed China-Russia East-Route natural gas pipeline 🛢️ and collaborative cultural exchange programs.
Tech, Trade & Global Influence
Both leaders pointed to expanding cooperation in energy, tech, and transportation. As chairs of BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, they’ve amplified Global South solidarity. Putin noted plans to boost multilateral coordination through platforms like the UN and G20 in 2025 🌐.
Cultural Bonds & Future Goals
The ongoing China-Russia Years of Culture has strengthened grassroots connections 🎭, while 2025 will mark new milestones: China’s 14th Five-Year Plan conclusion and the 80th anniversary of WWII’s Allied victory. Xi reaffirmed China’s commitment to modernization and global peace, with both leaders vowing to \"inject strong momentum\" into bilateral ties.
Premiers Li Qiang and Mikhail Mishustin also exchanged greetings, underscoring the sustained political coordination between both nations.
