The two leaders sign two joint declarations on economic and strategic matters
MADRID, 21 Mar. (EUROPA PRESS) –
Russian President Vladimir Putin has not ruled out the “Chinese plan” to achieve peace in Ukraine and has indicated that “it could serve as the basis for finding a political solution” to the war after meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, this Tuesday in Moscow.
Thus, the president has described his negotiations with Xi as “successful and constructive”, with whom he has held a meeting that lasted up to three hours. “We are proud to have once again had the opportunity to receive our dear friend, Xi Jinping, during a state visit to Russia,” he said before maintaining that the solution to the conflict in Ukraine “requires respect for the concerns of all countries in terms of security.
“Our talks, yesterday and today, have had the participation of our delegations and have gone ahead successfully, in a warm manner and in a constructive atmosphere,” he pointed out during a joint press conference in which he announced the signing of two statements that “show the special nature of the relations” between the two countries.
For Putin, these relations are, in fact, “at the best moment in history and are an example of strategic and exhaustive interaction” between the parties, according to information from the Interfax news agency.
“Russia and China are united by strong relations of good neighborliness, mutual assistance, friendship between peoples and active dialogue at all levels. We are in continuous contact with China,” Putin stressed, stressing that this allows both countries “to find solutions to all problems (…) and keep the international agenda under control”.
The two leaders have proceeded to sign a declaration on the development of economic cooperation and another on the reinforcement of the “comprehensive and strategic cooperation” association in the region, although they are expected to sign a dozen documents by the end of the top. In this sense, they have vindicated the importance of bilateral relations, especially in economic and commercial matters, as the main priority.
Putin, who has stated that Russia is ready to increase uninterrupted oil supplies to China, has warned that the country could be forced to “respond if the West decides to use weapons with nuclear components” and has not ruled out traveling to China between now and then. end of the year and despite the invasion of Ukraine, according to information from the TASS news agency.
On the other hand, the Russian president has announced that an agreement has been reached on “practically all the parameters of the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline”. “We have tackled a good project. It is about the new Power of Siberia 2, which passes through Mongolia. Almost all the parameters have been agreed,” he explained regarding a large gas pipeline with which he seeks to export natural gas from Siberia to northwest China .
Xi has thus stressed that Russia and China will intensify hydrocarbon trade and cooperation in economic matters, while he has praised the talks and described them as “fruitful”. “We have just had very frank, friendly and productive negotiations,” he stressed.
In addition, he has stressed the importance of achieving peace in Ukraine “through dialogue”, a position that he has already expressed on previous occasions. “We are firmly committed to the principles of the UN Charter, we maintain an objective and impartial position,” he said before both leaders showed their categorical opposition to “any type of independence in Taiwan.”
Putin has used the occasion to confirm that he has no intention of meeting his American counterpart, Joe Biden, in the near future. The adviser to the Russian Presidency, Yuri Ushakov, has indicated on his part that “this type of meeting is not planned.”
