MOSCOW – President Xi Jinping said in Moscow yesterday that China and Russia will work together to safeguard the victorious outcome of World War II, and resolutely oppose hegemonism and power politics.
Xi made the remarks in a written statement upon his arrival in Moscow for a state visit to the country and attendance at the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union’s Great Patriotic War.
China and Russia, both major countries of the world and permanent members of the UN Security Council, will join hands to firmly safeguard the UN-centered international system and the international order underpinned by international law, practice true multilateralism, and promote the building of a more just and equitable global governance system, he said.
Xi also said that he will have in-depth communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin on bilateral relations, practical cooperation as well as major international and regional issues of common concern during his state visit to Russia.
In his written statement upon his arrival in Moscow, Xi said his communication with Putin will inject strong impetus into the development of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era.
Noting that he will attend Russia’s May 9th Victory Day celebrations again after a decade, Xi said he looks forward to working with leaders of other countries and the Russian people to deeply commemorate the martyrs who heroically sacrificed their lives for the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, jointly promote a correct historical perspective on World War II, and send out a strong voice of the times to safeguard international fairness and justice. – Xinhua
President Xi Jinping walks past a guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony upon his arrival at an airport in Moscow for a state visit and attendance at the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Soviet Union’s Great Patriotic War. – Photo courtesy of Ria Novosti
