The Asian leader met at the Kremlin with his host counterpart, Vladimir Putin, within the framework of a state visit focused on the Victory Day celebrations.

According to the Chinese leader, bilateral ties reflect a tradition of historical friendship and shared commitment to world peace and mutual development.

Xi pointed out that the continuity and deepening of bilateral relations are a historical need.

Both leaders recalled that this year also marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the world war against fascism.

Xi stressed that eight decades ago the peoples of China and the Soviet Union made enormous sacrifices to ensure global peace and left an irreplaceable historical legacy.

In the face of the resurgence of unilateral and hegemonic practices on the international stage, the Chinese president affirmed that Beijing and Moscow have the responsibility to defend the multilateral order, promote a correct view of history and protect the rights and interests of developing countries.

The Chinese leader reiterated the commitment to building an equitable multipolar world, as well as inclusive and sustainable economic globalization.

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