Chinese premier, Russian PM co-chair 30th regular meeting in Hangzhou

Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin reaffirmed the strength of bilateral relations during the 30th regular meeting between Chinese and Russian heads of government, held on Monday in Hangzhou, eastern China’s Zhejiang Province.

Li hailed China and Russia as “good neighbours and reliable partners with mutual trust,” underscoring the high-level exchanges and strategic coordination that have defined their partnership. He noted that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Soviet Union’s Great Patriotic War, and the World Anti-Fascist War — events that continue to bind the two nations through shared historical memory.

Li highlighted that two meetings between President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin this year have provided “strategic guidance” for advancing cooperation. He said China is ready to strengthen strategic communication and coordination with Russia, safeguard shared development and security interests, and further align both countries’ modernization goals.

Referring to the recent fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Li noted that the adopted recommendations for China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) will guide the nation’s long-term growth. “China is ready to work with Russia to align development strategies, expand cooperation across fields, and advance the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era,” he said.

Mishustin congratulated China on the successful plenary session and said bilateral relations are now “at a historic high.” He expressed Russia’s readiness to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, and cultural exchange, emphasizing the importance of high-level engagement to further enrich ties.

Both leaders agreed that the personal guidance of Xi and Putin remains a cornerstone of the China–Russia partnership. They pledged to expand existing cooperation mechanisms, attract greater investment, and enhance coordination within multilateral frameworks.

Following the talks, Li and Mishustin signed a joint communiqué and witnessed the signing of several cooperation agreements covering customs, satellite navigation, and other sectors — signalling another step toward solidifying what both governments describe as a “comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era.”

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