Xi-Putin Communication Helps Stabilise China-Russia Ties: Beijing

Beijing has said strategic communication between Chinese President Mr. Xi Jinping and Russian President Mr. Vladimir Putin at the leadership level is playing an important role in ensuring the stability and long-term development of China-Russia relations.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mr. Guo Jiakun made the remarks at a press conference on Saturday (October 3). He was responding to a question about a possible bilateral meeting between Mr. Xi and Mr. Putin on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen, China, in November.
Mr. Guo said strategic leadership at the highest level is the most important political foundation for the stable and long-term development of China-Russia relations.
He said China welcomes Mr. Putin’s participation in the APEC informal meeting. Beijing is also ready to work with Russia to ensure the success of China’s APEC Year.
The spokesperson added that regular communication between the two countries’ leaders is important for the development of China-Russia relations.
If Mr. Xi and Mr. Putin hold a bilateral meeting, they may have an opportunity to discuss various bilateral, regional and international issues.
Source: TASS