Power Meeting : Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping Hold Fruitful Talks ; Issue Joint Statement On Deepening The Strategic Partnership

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Russia’s Putin expressed gratitude to Russia’s Putin expressed gratitude to Xi Jinping for China’s initiatives to resolve the Ukraine conflict at their Beijing summit for China’s initiatives to resolve the Ukraine conflict at their Beijing summit where the Chinese leader said China hopes Europe will return to peace and stability soon and that China will play a constructive role.

According to AP report, China last year offered a broad plan for peace outlining general principles for ending the war in Ukraine, and didn’t offer new specifics on how Beijing might be prepared to engage with both sides of the conflict.

“China hopes for the early return of Europe to peace and stability and will continue to play a constructive role toward this,” Xi said, speaking alongside Putin.

Putin said he will inform the Chinese leader in detail about “the situation in Ukraine” and said “we are grateful for the initiative of our Chinese colleagues and friends to regulate the situation.”

China has significant influence as a key supporter of Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. It continues to supply Russia with key components that Moscow needs for its productions of weapons, and its purchase of Russian oil and gas has helped boost the Russian economy.

Before their remarks, the two leaders signed a joint statement on deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between their two nations after their initial meeting. Xi said China and Russia will continue to uphold a position of non-alliance and non-confrontation.

Putin was greeted by Xi with full military honors at the Great Hall of the People, the massive seat of the ceremonial legislature sitting aside Tiananmen Square in the heart of the capital Beijing.