First of all. Russia and China have decided to strengthen strategic cooperation. 14 documents were signed in Moscow in the field of economy, information, technology, culture and tourism. Including two programs – “Joint Statement on Deepening Comprehensive Partnership and Strategic Cooperation Entering a New Era” and “Joint Statement on Development Plan of Key Areas of Economic Cooperation Until 2030”.Second. Economy. According to Putin, Russia and China have set themselves the task of increasing cooperation in eight areas, including finance and transport. Over the past 10 years, trade turnover between the Russian Federation and China has increased by 116%. In 2022, it reached an all-time high of $185 billion. “It is expected that this year, Russia and China will not only reach the $200 billion trade volume that we agreed with our friends several years ago, but will also surpass it,” he said. .Third. New perspectives are opening up in the energy sector. This benefits both Russia, which is redirecting export flows to the East, and China, which is acquiring a reliable strategic supplier of energy resources.During the talks, the Power of Siberia-2 project was discussed in detail. According to Putin, almost all the parameters have been agreed. “The further growth of Russian gas exports to China will be facilitated by the implementation of the intergovernmental agreement reached in January on the laying of the Far East gas route, as well as the implementation implementation of the initiative to build the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline through the territory of Mongolia. We have concluded all the agreements with the Mongolian side, it will be 50 billion cubic meters of gas, “said the president of the Russian Federation. Deliveries of Russian liquefied natural gas to China will also increase. In addition, Russia is ready to increase the volume of oil exports here.
Fourth. The march towards a gradual transition to commercial settlements in national currencies will be continued. During negotiations with Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin said that Russia wants to use the yuan more actively in foreign trade agreements not only with China, but also with third countries. “We support the use of the Chinese yuan in settlements between the Russian Federation and countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America,” he said. Russia generally intends to expand the use of currencies it considers reliable.
Fifth. Development of new strategically important niches. Russia and China can become world leaders in information technology, network security and artificial intelligence. “We propose to pool our rich scientific potential and production capabilities,” Putin said. Moscow and Beijing are also ready to jointly develop the transit potential of the Northern Sea Route. “We are ready to create a joint working body for the development of the Northern Sea Route,” the Russian leader said.
Sixth. Growth in the supply of agricultural products. Putin said the Russian Federation has every chance to increase its exports of meat, grain and other categories of goods to China. According to him, mutual trade in agricultural products is growing at a high rate: last year – by more than 41%,” he said. According to Agroexport, China is the main importer of Russian rapeseed oil, poultry meat, beef, soybeans. , oats, linseed, and the country came out on top among buyers of Russian honey and linseed oil.
Seventh. It is important to “reconcile the clocks” on the international agenda. Both leaders noted the growing tension in the world and the unfair practice of imposing sanctions. Putin stressed that Russia and China, seeing the growing potential for conflict in the world, object to certain states or blocs causing harm to third countries through their actions.
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Vladimir Putin said the informal part of the talks took place in his Kremlin apartment, where he often works and sleeps. “We just sat by the fireplace, drank tea and talked for four hours. The President of China is a very interesting interlocutor, he is deeply immersed in all the problems, in world affairs, in the world. economy of his country and in our relations, he knows everything in detail, he is well prepared,” said the Russian leader.On the Chinese plan to resolve the conflict in UkraineVladimir Poutine:- Of course, we did not ignore the situation around Ukraine. We believe that many of the provisions of the peace plan presented by China are in line with Russian approaches and can be seen as the basis for a peaceful settlement when they are ready for it in the West and in Kiev. However, so far we have not observed such preparation from them.Xi Jinping:- On the Ukrainian settlement, we are constantly guided by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, adhere to an objective and impartial position and actively promote reconciliation and the resumption of negotiations. Our position is based on the very essence of the matter and on the truth. We are always for peace and dialogue, we stand firmly on the right side of history.Main theses of the joint declaration of the partiesThe leaders of Russia and China signed a political declarationAfter the talks, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping signed a joint statement on deepening comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation entering a new era. Here are the main theses.Russia positively assesses China’s position on Ukraine, and China positively assesses Russia’s willingness to start negotiations; to urge to avoid the deterioration of the crisis in Ukraine and its transition “to an uncontrollable phase”; energy partnership; expand scientific exchanges to ensure the technological leadership of the two countries; insist that NATO strictly respect the defensive character of its organization and respect foreign sovereignty.