Chinese President Xi Jinping held a number of bilateral meetings with fellow leaders in the margins of the BRICS Summit, which was held, October 22-24, in the Russian city of Kazan.
Xi met with his host, President Vladimir Putin on the day of his arrival. He said that China and Russia have found the right way for neighbouring major countries to get along with each other, which features non-alliance, non-confrontation and not targeting any third party.
Noting that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia, Xi said that over the past years, the relationship between the two countries has weathered challenges.
Noting that the world today is facing momentous transformations unseen in a century, resulting in a fast-changing and turbulent international landscape, he expressed confidence that the profound and lasting friendship between China and Russia will not change, nor will their sense of responsibility as major countries for the world and for the people.
Despite complex and severe external challenges, bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade continues to advance, and large-scale joint projects remain stable in operation, he said, adding that both countries should further promote the alignment of the Belt and Road Initiative with the Eurasian Economic Union to support their respective high-quality economic development.
Next year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, Xi stressed. China and Russia, both permanent members of the UN Security Council and major countries in the world, should deepen comprehensive strategic coordination, strengthen communication and coordination within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, promote a correct view of World War II history, firmly uphold the UN-centred international system, and jointly safeguard global strategic stability along with international fairness and justice.
President Vladimir Putin said that thanks to joint efforts from both sides, the Russia-China cooperation, based on equality, mutual respect, and mutual benefit, continues to advance, and the activities of the Russia-China Years of Culture have been successfully held, adding that Russia stands ready to further deepen cooperation with China and boost the development and revitalisation of both countries.
Noting that next year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Putin said that both Russia and China made tremendous sacrifices for victory in the World Anti-Fascist War, and that Russia is willing to commemorate this important milestone together with China.
Also on October 22, Xi met with Thongloun Sisoulith, General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (LPDR), saying that the two sides should continue to strengthen the development of the China-Laos Railway and promote the construction of the China-Laos Economic Corridor.
As socialist comrades and brothers, the relations with Laos are of special importance in China’s neighbourhood diplomacy, and the two countries have always stayed at the forefront of building a community with a shared future, Xi said, adding that regardless of how the international situation changes, China will always be a trustworthy friend and partner of Laos.
Congratulating Laos on successfully hosting the East Asian Leaders’ meetings on cooperation, the Chinese President said he welcomes Laos’ active participation in BRICS cooperation.
Thongloun Sisoulith said that he went to China last year to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation and signed with Xi a new version of the action plan for building a China-Laos community with a shared future, which is being implemented effectively at present.
Laos-China relations are at their best in history, with bilateral cooperation expanding in depth and breadth, he added.
The following day, Xi met with the new Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and said that no matter how the international and regional situations change, China will unswervingly develop friendly cooperation with Iran.
The Chinese side supports Iran in safeguarding national sovereignty, security and national dignity, steadily advancing its own economic and social development, and improving and deepening good-neighbourly and friendly relations with neighbouring countries, he added.
China stands ready to work with Iran to firmly support each other, uphold the basic norms governing international relations such as non-interference in internal affairs, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the two countries, and China is also willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with Iran in various fields, promote the sound and steady development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, and better benefit the two peoples.
Xi congratulated on and welcomed Iran’s participation in the BRICS Summit for the first time as a full member, pointing out that China is willing to strengthen cooperation with Iran within BRICS and other multilateral frameworks, further enhance the influence and voice of the Global South, and push forward the development of the international order in a more just and reasonable direction.
Pezeshkian said China is Iran’s most important partner for cooperation and the comprehensive strategic partnership and cooperation in various fields between Iran and China have maintained a sound momentum of development. Iran is also ready to work with China to continue firmly supporting each other on issues concerning their respective core interests and opposing hegemony and bullying.
He thanked China for supporting Iran’s formal accession to the BRICS cooperation mechanism and looked forward to working closely with China within BRICS and other multilateral platforms.
Meeting with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, Xi said that China is willing to be a sincere friend that looks out for each other and a close partner for joint development with Egypt. He congratulated and welcomed Egypt’s participation in the BRICS Summit for the first time as a full member.
China is willing to strengthen coordination with Egypt to promote the steady and long-term development of greater BRICS cooperation, further increase the influence and voice of the Global South and safeguard the common interests of developing countries, he added.
Noting that China is the sincerest friend of Egypt and African countries, Sisi thanked China for its valuable assistance to Egypt. Egypt is willing to further synergise its own development strategies with the Belt and Road Initiative and further strengthen practical cooperation in various fields between the two countries.
Sisi thanked China for supporting Egypt’s formal accession to the BRICS cooperation mechanism, and expressed willingness to enhance multilateral coordination with China to jointly safeguard the common interests of developing countries and the Global South and promote the building of a more just and equitable global governance system.
The Chinese President also met on October 23 with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Congratulating China on the great and historic achievements that the Chinese party, state and people have obtained over the past 75 years of national construction, Chinh affirmed that Vietnam always sees developing ties with China a consistent policy, an objective requirement, a strategic choice, and a top priority in its foreign policy.
He welcomed China’s outstanding contributions to the BRICS mechanism and expressed his readiness to join hands with BRICS members to promote the role of developing countries in settling issues of global peace and development.
Xi, for his part, extended his thanks and greetings to key Vietnamese leaders and congratulated Luong Cuong on his recent election as the State President of Vietnam as well as the country’s achievements across all areas.
He said China stands ready to work with Vietnam to maintain strategic discussions to deepen the practical collaboration and develop the bilateral comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and the Vietnam -China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance in a more intensive manner.
The following articles were originally published by the Xinhua News Agency and Nhân Dân.
We previously reported President Xi’s meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Xi says China, Russia find right way for neighboring major countries to get along with each other
KAZAN, Russia, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China and Russia have found the right way for neighboring major countries to get along with each other, which features non-alliance, non-confrontation and not targeting any third party.
Xi made the remarks when meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Chinese president arrived in Kazan earlier in the day for the 16th BRICS Summit.
Noting that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia, Xi said that over the past years, the relationship between the two countries has weathered challenges.
Both sides, upholding the spirit of lasting good-neighborliness and friendship, comprehensive strategic coordination, and mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation, have continuously deepened and expanded their comprehensive strategic coordination and practical cooperation across various fields, Xi said.
This has injected strong momentum into the development, revitalization, and modernization of both nations and made important contributions to enhancing the well-being of the Chinese and Russian people and upholding international fairness and justice, Xi said.
Noting that the world today is facing momentous transformations unseen in a century, resulting in a fast-changing and turbulent international landscape, Xi expressed confidence that the profound and lasting friendship between China and Russia will not change, nor will their sense of responsibility as major countries for the world and for the people.
Despite complex and severe external challenges, bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade continues to advance, and large-scale joint projects remain stable in operation, Xi said, adding that both countries should further promote the alignment of the Belt and Road Initiative with the Eurasian Economic Union to support their respective high-quality economic development.
Next year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, Xi stressed.
China and Russia, both permanent members of the UN Security Council and major countries in the world, should deepen comprehensive strategic coordination, strengthen communication and coordination within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, promote a correct view of World War II history, firmly uphold the UN-centered international system, and jointly safeguard global strategic stability and international fairness and justice, Xi said.
The BRICS mechanism is the world’s most important platform for solidarity and cooperation between emerging markets and developing countries, Xi said, adding that China highly commends Russia’s great efforts as BRICS chair.
Xi voiced expectation of having in-depth discussions with leaders participating in the upcoming summit on the future development of the BRICS mechanism to build consensus among the parties, send a positive message of solidarity and cooperation, and advance strategic coordination and practical cooperation within BRICS in various fields, so as to secure more opportunities for the Global South.
For his part, Putin said that since the establishment of diplomatic ties between Russia and China 75 years ago, the two countries have developed into comprehensive strategic partners of coordination for the new era, with bilateral relations maintaining high-level growth and forging a model for a new type of relationship between major countries.
Thanks to joint efforts from both sides, the Russia-China cooperation, based on equality, mutual respect, and mutual benefit, continues to advance, and the activities of the Russia-China Years of Culture have been successfully held, he said, adding that Russia stands ready to further deepen cooperation with China and boost the development and revitalization of both countries.
Noting that next year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Putin said that both Russia and China made tremendous sacrifices for victory in the World Anti-Fascist War, and that Russia is willing to commemorate this important milestone together with China.
Russia is also ready to maintain close high-level exchanges and strategic communication and coordination with China in international affairs, and work with China to uphold international fairness and justice as well as global strategic stability, he added.
Putin thanked China for its support during Russia’s presidency of BRICS, stressing that Russia is ready to closely cooperate with China to ensure the success of the first BRICS Summit after its expansion, driving positive outcomes in greater BRICS cooperation.
The two heads of state also made in-depth exchange of views on major international and regional issues of common concern.
Xi urges China, Laos to forge model for BRI cooperation
KAZAN, Russia, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on China and Laos to forge a model for Belt and Road cooperation.
The two sides should continue to strengthen the development of the China-Laos Railway and promote the construction of the China-Laos Economic Corridor, Xi said when meeting Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao president.
The Chinese president arrived in Kazan earlier in the day for the 16th BRICS Summit.
Noting that in October last year, the two sides reached an important consensus on deepening their comprehensive strategic cooperation, Xi said that over the past year, various departments and regions of the two parties and countries have actively implemented this consensus, promoting fruitful cooperation in areas such as connectivity, trade and investment, as well as people-to-people and cultural exchanges.
As socialist comrades and brothers, the relations with Laos are of special importance in China’s neighborhood diplomacy, and the two countries have always stayed at the forefront of building a community with a shared future, Xi said, adding that regardless of how the international situation changes, China will always be a trustworthy friend and partner of Laos.
China is advancing Chinese modernization through high-quality development, while Laos is also entering a new stage of national development and revitalization, Xi said, noting that China is ready to work with Laos to strengthen strategic mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, and advance the building of the China-Laos community with a shared future to new heights.
Xi said that China is willing to strengthen exchanges and mutual learning with Laos and continue to firmly support each other on issues involving each other’s core interests and major concerns.
China is willing to import more high-quality agricultural products from Laos and strengthen exchanges and cooperation in areas such as education, culture and youth, Xi said.
Congratulating Laos on successfully hosting the East Asian Leaders’ meetings on cooperation, Xi said he welcomes Laos’ active participation in BRICS cooperation.
The two sides should strengthen multilateral coordination and collaboration to jointly safeguard international fairness and justice and the interests of developing countries, he said.
Thongloun Sisoulith said that he went to China last year to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation and signed with Xi a new version of the action plan for building a China-Laos community with a shared future, which has been implemented effectively at present.
Laos-China relations are at their best in history, with bilateral cooperation expanding in depth and breadth, he said.
Noting that over the years, China has provided valuable support for Laos, greatly promoting the economic and social development of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith said that he looks forward to working with China to continuously advance the Laos-China Railway and the Laos-China Economic Corridor and build the Laos-China community with a shared future.
He reiterated that the Lao party and government will unswervingly adhere to the one-China policy, firmly support the Chinese government in defending its national core interests and support China’s legitimate position on issues related to Taiwan, Hong Kong and Xinjiang.
Thanking China for its strong support for Laos in hosting the East Asian Leaders’ meetings on cooperation, Thongloun Sisoulith said Laos is willing to continue close cooperation with China in ASEAN and on other multilateral platforms.
Xi says China to develop friendly cooperation with Iran despite int’l situation changes
KAZAN, Russia, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that no matter how the international and regional situation changes, China will unswervingly develop friendly cooperation with Iran.
Xi made the remarks when meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit.
Iran, Xi said, is a country with important regional and international influence and a good friend and partner of China.
The strategic significance of China-Iran relations has become more prominent as transformations of the world unseen in a century are unfolding at faster pace, he said.
The Chinese side supports Iran in safeguarding national sovereignty, security and national dignity, steadily advancing its own economic and social development, and improving and deepening good-neighborly and friendly relations with neighboring countries, he added.
The Chinese side, he said, stands ready to work with Iran to firmly support each other, uphold the basic norms governing international relations such as non-interference in internal affairs, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the two countries, adding that his country is also willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with Iran in various fields, promote the sound and steady development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, and better benefit the two peoples.
Xi congratulated on and welcomed Iran’s participation in the BRICS Summit for the first time as a full member, pointing out that China is willing to strengthen cooperation with Iran within BRICS and other multilateral frameworks, further volume up the influence and voice of the Global South, and push forward the development of the international order in a more just and reasonable direction.
Pezeshkian said China is Iran’s most important partner for cooperation, and the comprehensive strategic partnership and cooperation in various fields between Iran and China have maintained a sound momentum of development.
Iran, he said, hopes to make joint efforts with China to implement their comprehensive cooperation plan, deepen bilateral cooperation in connectivity, infrastructure, clean energy and other fields and achieve more results, which will not only boost Iran’s national development, but also contribute to regional peace and stability.
Iran is also ready to work with China to continue firmly supporting each other on issues concerning their respective core interests and opposing hegemony and bullying.
He thanked China for supporting Iran’s formal accession to the BRICS cooperation mechanism and looked forward to working closely with China within BRICS and other multilateral platforms.
The two sides also exchanged views on the current situation in the Middle East.
Xi pointed out that China is deeply concerned about the current situation in the Middle East, saying that an early ceasefire and end of war in Gaza are the key to easing regional tensions.
The international community should work together to urge relevant parties to earnestly implement the UN Security Council resolutions and avoid further instability in the region, he added.
Xi says China to be sincere friend, close partner for joint development with Egypt
KAZAN, Russia, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that China is willing to be a sincere friend that looks out for each other and a close partner for joint development with Egypt.
Xi made the remarks when meeting with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit. He congratulated on and welcomed Egypt’s participation in the BRICS Summit for the first time as a full member.
Xi pointed out that this year marks the China-Egypt year of partnership and the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
China firmly supports Egypt in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security and development interests, he said.
The two sides should continue to firmly support each other, consolidate political mutual trust, deepen practical cooperation, jointly build the Belt and Road with high quality, strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and push bilateral relations toward the goal of building a China-Egypt community with a shared future in the new era, Xi said.
China is also willing to strengthen coordination with Egypt to promote the steady and long-term development of greater BRICS cooperation, further volume up the influence and voice of the Global South, and safeguard the common interests of developing countries, he added.
Sisi once again congratulated on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Since the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Egypt and China 10 years ago, the two countries have achieved fruitful results in cooperation in various fields, said Sisi.
Noting that China is the sincerest friend of Egypt and African countries, Sisi thanked China for its valuable assistance to Egypt.
Egypt firmly abides by the one-China principle and fully understands the extreme importance of the Taiwan question to China, he added.
Egypt is willing to further synergize its own development strategies with the Belt and Road Initiative and further strengthen practical cooperation in various fields between the two countries, said Sisi.
He thanked China for supporting Egypt’s formal accession to the BRICS cooperation mechanism, and expressed willingness to enhance multilateral coordination with China to jointly safeguard the common interests of developing countries and the Global South and promote the building of a more just and equitable global governance system.
The two sides exchanged views on the current situation in the Middle East. Xi pointed out that China is deeply worried about the current situation in the Middle East.
Noting that wars and chaos in the region serve no one’s interests and the Palestinian issue is the core of the Middle East issue, Xi said the pressing task now is to fully and effectively implement the UN Security Council’s relevant resolutions and end the fighting in Gaza as soon as possible.
Only by implementing the two-state solution can a comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Palestinian issue be promoted at an early date, he said.
China appreciates Egypt’s efforts to promote a ceasefire and end of war, and stands ready to strengthen coordination and cooperation with Egypt to jointly push for an early end to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the easing of the regional situation, Xi added.
PM meets with Chinese top leader on sidelines of BRICS+ Summit
Oct. 24 (Nhân Dân) — Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the expanded BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, on October 23 (local time).
Congratulating China on the great and historic achievements that the Chinese Party, State and people have obtained over the past 75 years of national construction, PM Chinh affirmed that Vietnam always sees developing ties with China a consistent policy, an objective requirement, a strategic choice, and a top priority in its foreign policy.
He welcomed China’s outstanding contributions to the BRICS mechanism and expressed his readiness to join hands with BRICS members to promote the role of developing countries in settling issues of global peace and development.
Touching on the bilateral relations, the Vietnamese Government leader spoke highly of the relationship between the two Parties and countries which has been unceasingly consolidated and is entering a new development period with the target of building a Vietnam – China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance under the “six major goals”.
He suggested the two sides continue enhancing high-level exchanges and meetings, and foster practical collaboration in all areas, particularly pushing ahead the construction of the three standard-gauge railways of Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong, Lang Son – Ha Noi, and Mong Cai – Ha Long – Hai Phong to promote connectivity between the two economies.
Besides, the PM also urged sound coordination to organise activities to mark the 75th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations and the Year of Vietnam-China Humanistic Exchange in 2025.
Xi, for his part, extended his thanks and greetings to key Vietnamese leaders and congratulated Luong Cuong on his election as the State President of Vietnam as well as the country’s achievements across all areas.
He expressed his delight at the increasingly practical and effective development of the Vietnam – China relations, emphasising the need to enhance the ties in accordance with the “four-good spirit” and reached high-level common perceptions.
He said China stands ready to work with Vietnam to maintain strategic discussions to deepen the practical collaboration and develop the bilateral comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and the Vietnam – China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance in a more intensive manner.
The Chinese top leader said he will direct competent agencies to enhance transport connectivity between China and Vietnam in order to promote connections between the two economies.
