From November 17-24, Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited Russia to attend the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO); Zambia to pay an official visit; and South Africa to attend the 20th G20 Summit.
On November 17, Li Qiang met with his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin and said that China stands ready to deepen cooperation with Russia in investment, energy, agriculture and other fields, adding that the Chinese market welcomes more high-quality agricultural and food products from Russia.
Li said that not too long ago he and Mishustin held in Hangzhou, the capital of east China’s Zhejiang Province, the 30th regular meeting of the Chinese and Russian heads of government, which focused on the implementation of the important consensus reached by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
China stands ready to work with Russia to follow the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, further strengthen communication, continuously deepen mutually beneficial cooperation between the two sides, and create more benefits for the two peoples, Li said. He also urged both sides to continue to expand people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and to strengthen cooperation in areas such as culture, education and films.
Noting that the Tianjin Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) held in September achieved a series of fruitful results, Li said China is willing to maintain close coordination and collaboration with Russia to encourage all parties of the SCO to uphold the Shanghai Spirit and materialise the development blueprint outlined by the leaders at an early date.
He urged further advancing pragmatic cooperation to bolster the development momentum of all member states, to continuously improve the institutional building of the SCO, to enhance its influence in international affairs, and to stand in solidarity with the vast number of Global South countries to promote an equitable and orderly multipolar world as well as a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalisation.
Mishustin said, Russia is willing to further intensify dialogue and exchanges with China at all levels, deepen cooperation in fields such as economy and trade, energy, agriculture, and people-to-people and cultural exchanges, create new growth points for cooperation, and continuously enhance good-neighbourly friendship. Russia is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with China, enhance the institutional building of the SCO, and make greater contributions to promoting peace, development and prosperity in the region and the world.
Meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on November 18, Li first conveyed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s cordial greetings and best wishes to him. He noted that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era has maintained operation at a high level.
Since the beginning of this year, President Xi and President Putin have met twice, pointing out the direction for the further development of China-Russia relations. In the face of a volatile international situation, China stands ready to work with Russia to uphold the original aspiration of eternal friendship, enhance alignment of development strategies, deepen cooperation in various fields, and achieve more practical results, so as to better serve the development and rejuvenation of the two countries.
China is willing to continue to work closely with Russia to implement the outcomes of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Tianjin Summit, carry forward the Shanghai Spirit, deepen unity and cooperation to create a model for practicing the Global Governance Initiative, promote high-quality development of the SCO, and make greater contributions to peace and development in the region and the world at large.
Putin expressed his confidence that under President Xi’s strong leadership, China will successfully achieve the development goals set out in the 15th Five-Year Plan, now in the making, and attain even greater economic and social progress. He added that Russia congratulates China on the successful convening of the SCO Tianjin Summit and expressed willingness to further strengthen communication and coordination with China within multilateral frameworks such as the SCO and BRICS, safeguard regional and global peace and stability, and promote common development.
Addressing the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States of the SCO on the same day, Li said that the organisation is equipped and capable of taking the joint implementation of the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) as an opportunity to play a greater role in bringing the world under good governance. President Xi Jinping first proposed the GGI when the SCO met in Tianjin in September.
He urged SCO countries to promote development and security through cooperation, enhance the alignment of development strategies, promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, ensure the stability and smooth flow of global industrial and supply chains, and jointly build an open and inclusive world economy. China stands ready to work closely with all SCO members to establish the SCO Development Bank as soon as possible and proposes the establishment of a China-SCO cooperation centre for metabolic diseases.
He added that the SCO should stimulate strong vitality for innovation and transformation. He urged joints efforts to strengthen cooperation in science and technology as well as industrial innovation and to promote cooperation on both traditional and renewable energy.
Li said China welcomes the active participation of all parties in the SCO Digital Economy Forum and the China-SCO Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Forum, adding that China is willing to jointly build and make good use of the China-SCO digital economy cooperation platform and the sci-tech innovation cooperation centre, and steadily increase the installed capacity of photovoltaic and wind power, each by 10 million kilowatts in the next five years.
The meeting was attended by leaders and representatives from SCO members, observers and dialogue partners, guests of the host country, along with leaders of international organisations. It was chaired by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
Premier Li also held a bilateral meeting with his Mongolian counterpart Gombojav Zandanshatar, who assumed office in June this year.
Describing China and Mongolia as close neighbours connected by mountains and rivers, Li said that maintaining a long-term, stable, and friendly cooperative relationship serves the fundamental interests of the peoples of both countries. China has always regarded Mongolia as an important priority in its neighbourhood diplomacy and is willing to work with Mongolia to take the building of a China-Mongolia community with a shared future as the guiding principle for developing bilateral relations. China is also willing to further expand trade volume with Mongolia and explore cooperation in emerging fields such as green energy and digital economy.
Zandanshatar, for his part, said that the relations between Mongolia and China have long been friendly, which Mongolia highly appreciates. Maintaining friendly cooperation with China is a primary guideline in Mongolia’s foreign policy.
The Mongolian side expresses gratitude to the Chinese side for providing valuable assistance to its economic and social development over a long period of time. He also expressed Mongolia’s readiness to work together with China to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, enhance the alignment of development strategies, expand mutually beneficial cooperation in areas such as connectivity, infrastructure construction, mining and green energy, and achieve common development.
The following articles were originally published on the website of China’s State Council Information Office (SCIO).
Chinese premier pledges closer cooperation with Russia in investment, energy, agriculture
November 18 (SCIO) – Chinese Premier Li Qiang said in Moscow on Monday that China stands ready to deepen cooperation with Russia in investment, energy, agriculture and other fields.
Li made the remarks in his talks with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, adding that the Chinese market welcomes more high-quality agricultural and food products from Russia.
Li said that not too long ago he and Mishustin held in Hangzhou, the capital of east China’s Zhejiang Province, the 30th regular meeting of the Chinese and Russian heads of government, which focused on the implementation of the important consensus reached by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The meeting, he said, also comprehensively reviewed the progress of China-Russia cooperation in various fields and made plans on key cooperation in the next stage.
China stands ready to work with Russia to follow the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, further strengthen communication, continuously deepen mutually beneficial cooperation between the two sides, and create more benefits for the two peoples.
Li expressed the hope that the Russian side will provide more conveniences for Chinese enterprises to invest and operate in Russia.
He also urged both sides to continue to expand people-to-people and cultural exchanges, strengthen cooperation in areas such as culture, education and films, and infuse more humanistic warmth into China-Russia relations.
Noting that the Tianjin Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held in September achieved a series of fruitful results of milestone significance, Li said China is willing to maintain close coordination and collaboration with Russia to encourage all parties of the SCO to uphold the Shanghai Spirit and materialize the development blueprint outlined by leaders at an early date.
He urged to further advance pragmatic cooperation to bolster the development momentum of all member states, to continuously improve the institutional building of the SCO, to enhance its influence in international affairs, and to stand in solidarity with the vast number of Global South countries to promote an equitable and orderly multipolar world as well as a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.
Mishustin said that currently, the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era is at an unprecedented high level.
Russia is willing to further intensify dialogue and exchanges with China at all levels, deepen cooperation in fields such as economy and trade, energy, agriculture, and people-to-people and cultural exchanges, create new growth points for cooperation, and continuously enhance good-neighborly friendship, he added.
Mishustin said Russia is willing to create a favorable business environment for Chinese enterprises investing in Russia. He expressed gratitude to China for its outstanding work during its presidency of the SCO, especially for the successful hosting of the Tianjin Summit.
Russia is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with China, enhance the institutional building of the SCO, and make greater contributions to promoting peace, development and prosperity in the region and the world, Mishustin said.
Chinese premier says determination to develop mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia consistent
November 19 (SCIO) – Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday that China’s determination and position to develop mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia have always been consistent.
He made the remarks in talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin.
Li first conveyed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s cordial greetings and best wishes to President Putin. He noted that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era has maintained operation at a high level.
Since the beginning of this year, President Xi and President Putin have met twice, pointing out the direction for the further development of China-Russia relations, Li said.
In the face of a volatile international situation, he added, China stands ready to work with Russia to uphold the original aspiration of eternal friendship, enhance alignment of development strategies, deepen cooperation in various fields, achieve more practical results, so as to better serve the development and rejuvenation of the two countries.
China is willing to further enhance the resilience of cooperation with Russia, consolidate and maintain the steady development momentum of bilateral cooperation, the premier said.
He urged both sides to jointly host new China-Russia national-level theme years well, leverage mutually beneficial policies, such as visa-free access, to serve the public interest, promote better mutual understanding and closer ties between the peoples of the two countries, and consolidate the foundation of people-to-people friendship in bilateral relations.
China is willing to continue to work closely with Russia to implement the outcomes of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Tianjin Summit, carry forward the Shanghai Spirit, deepen unity and cooperation to create a model for practicing the Global Governance Initiative, promote high-quality development of the SCO, and make greater contributions to peace and development in the region and the world at large, the premier said.
Putin asked Premier Li to convey his warm regards and best wishes to President Xi, congratulating the successful convening of the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.
Putin expressed a confidence that under President Xi’s strong leadership, China will successfully achieve the development goals set out in the 15th Five-Year Plan in the making and attain even greater economic and social progress.
The Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era is at an unprecedented high level, he said, noting that Russia stands ready to maintain close high-level exchanges with China, promote cooperation in economy and trade, energy, agriculture and infrastructure, and deepen people-to-people exchanges.
He added that Russia congratulates China on the successful convening of the SCO Tianjin Summit and expressed willingness to further strengthen communication and coordination with China within multilateral frameworks such as the SCO and BRICS, safeguard regional and global peace and stability, and promote common development.
Chinese premier says SCO can play greater role in promoting good global governance
November 19 (SCIO) – The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is equipped and capable of taking the joint implementation of the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) as an opportunity to play a greater role in bringing the world under good governance, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday.
Li made the remarks when addressing the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States of the SCO.
Leaders and representatives from SCO members, observers and dialogue partners, guests of the host country, as well as leaders of international organizations attended the meeting, which was chaired by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
Chinese President Xi Jinping solemnly put forth the GGI at the SCO Tianjin Summit in September, offering Chinese wisdom and solutions to help the international community jointly address global transformation and urgent challenges, Li said.
He underscored the SCO’s importance in building and reforming the global governance system.
Firstly, the SCO should leverage its unique strengths, Li said.
Noting that the Shanghai Spirit is highly aligned with the core concepts of the GGI, Li said that the SCO has extensive practical experience and solid institutional guarantees, and should make full use of these advantages to make greater contributions to global governance and help build a community with a shared future for humanity.
Secondly, the SCO should focus on the key areas of development and security, he said.
He urged SCO countries to promote development and security through cooperation, enhance the alignment of development strategies, promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, ensure the stability and smooth flow of global industrial and supply chains, and jointly build an open and inclusive world economy.
He said China stands ready to work closely with all SCO members to establish the SCO Development Bank as soon as possible and proposes the establishment of a China-SCO cooperation center for metabolic diseases.
Li also called for efforts to strengthen security cooperation mechanisms, give full play to the important role of the four security centers, and work with the international community to jointly uphold multilateralism and promote universal security and lasting peace.
Thirdly, the SCO should stimulate strong vitality for innovation and transformation, he said. He urged joints efforts to strengthen cooperation in science and technology as well as industrial innovation, and promote cooperation on traditional energy and renewable energy.
Li said China welcomes the active participation of all parties in the SCO Digital Economy Forum and the China-SCO Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Forum, adding that China is willing to jointly build and make good use of the China-SCO digital economy cooperation platform and the sci-tech innovation cooperation center, and steadily increase the installed capacity of photovoltaic and wind power each by 10 million kilowatts in the next five years.
Li pointed out that leaders at the SCO Tianjin Summit jointly approved the development strategy for the SCO in the 2026-2035 period.
He said China is willing to work with all member countries to pay more attention to strategic coordination, effectively promote the implementation of cooperation, optimize and improve the operation mechanism, further enhance cohesion, capacity for action, and influence, and continuously make the SCO better and stronger.
Other parties attending the meeting noted that the SCO is playing an increasingly pivotal role in promoting regional integration and facilitating the establishment of a just and equitable multipolar world.
They called on all parties to join hands to implement the outcomes of the SCO Tianjin Summit, optimize the organization’s mechanism, align with the Belt and Road Initiative, and implement the SCO’s development strategy for the 2026-2035 period.
They also urged various sides to bolster cooperation in areas such as connectivity, economy and trade, security, as well as people-to-people exchanges, implement the GGI, and safeguard multilateralism and the central role of the United Nations.
Following the meeting, Li and other leaders signed the joint communique and cooperation documents concerning economy and trade, railways, social development and security, and approved relevant resolutions on the construction of the SCO.
Chinese premier: China willing to expand trade with Mongolia
November 19 (SCIO) – China is willing to further expand trade volume with Mongolia and explore cooperation in emerging fields such as green energy and digital economy, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said in Moscow on Tuesday when meeting with Mongolian Prime Minister Gombojav Zandanshatar.
Describing China and Mongolia as close neighbors connected by mountains and rivers, Li said maintaining a long-term, stable, and friendly cooperative relationship serves the fundamental interests of the peoples of both countries.
The meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh in Beijing in September charted the course for advancing bilateral ties, he added.
Li said China has always regarded Mongolia as an important priority in its neighborhood diplomacy, and is willing to work with Mongolia to take the building of a China-Mongolia community with a shared future as the guiding principle for developing bilateral relations.
China is ready to further strengthen strategic communication with Mongolia, respect and accommodate each other’s core interests and major concerns, expand pragmatic cooperation, and promote the continuous growth of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, the Chinese premier said.
Noting that China and Mongolia have strong economic complementarity, Li said China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies and enhance cooperation in traditional fields such as mineral and energy resources, infrastructure, and connectivity to forge more drivers for interest convergence and cooperation.
He said that China supports closer exchanges between neighboring Chinese provinces and regions and Mongolia, tapping into the potential for cooperation, and jointly promoting international cooperation in the Altai sub-region.
Both sides should promote exchanges among political parties, academic circle, media and youth, continuously deepen mutual understanding, and enhance mutual trust and friendship, Li said, adding that China is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with Mongolia on regional affairs and jointly safeguard peace and stability for both countries and the region.
Zandanshatar, for his part, extended his congratulations on the successful fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, during which recommendations for the formulation of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for economic and social Development were reviewed and approved.
China, he noted, has always adhered to the principles of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness in neighborhood diplomacy.
The relations between Mongolia and China have long been friendly, which Mongolia highly appreciates, he added.
Maintaining friendly cooperation with China is a primary guideline in Mongolia’s foreign policy, Zandanshatar said.
He also said that Mongolia firmly adheres to the one-China policy, adding that Taiwan, Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Xizang are inalienable parts of China’s territory.
The Mongolian side expresses gratitude to the Chinese side for providing valuable assistance to its economic and social development over a long period of time, he said.
He also expressed Mongolia’s readiness to work together with the Chinese side to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, enhance the alignment of development strategies, expand mutually beneficial cooperation in areas such as connectivity, infrastructure construction, mining and green energy, and achieve common development.
Mongolia is also willing to enhance communication and cooperation with China within multilateral frameworks such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and make greater contributions to promoting regional peace, development and prosperity, he added.
