Beijing, Moscow to deepen ties

陈小将

President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday in the Kremlin in Moscow after they signed a joint statement on further deepening the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era.[FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY]

China and Russia issued a joint statement on Thursday on further deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era, agreeing to push forward the high-level development of bilateral ties, uphold a correct historical perspective on World War II and firmly defend international fairness and justice.

The statement was jointly signed by President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin following their talks in Moscow.

The two heads of state witnessed the exchange of more than 20 bilateral cooperation documents covering such areas as global strategic stability, upholding the authority of international law, biosecurity, investment protection, the digital economy, quarantine and film cooperation.

Xi arrived in Moscow on Wednesday, his 11th visit to the neighboring country since becoming president, for a state visit and to attend celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War. This year also marks the 80th anniversary of the victories in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War.