BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a grand parade in Moscow’s Red Square on Friday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s World War II victory over Nazi Germany.
President Putin stood by President Xi along with many other leaders, as well as Russian veterans, on a covered platform adjacent to Vladimir Lenin’s spirit us while the Russian troops paraded.
The parade came the day after the two leaders held consultations at the Kremlin. President XI arrived in Russia on Wednesday for a four-day state visit.
The meeting between President XI and his Russian counterparts shows great advances in their strategic partnership between the nations.
“History and reality have fully demonstrated that the sustainable development and deepening of China-Russia relations is a logical effort to maintain the long-standing friendship between the two people and a natural choice to support each other.
He added: “This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Chinese War of Resistance to Japan’s Aggression, the Soviet Union’s Great Patriotic War and the World Anti-Fascist War.
President XI: China and Russia’s pivotal contribution to world peace and human progress is a glorious chapter in the chronicle of history
Chinese leaders once again expressed support to promote multilateralism and denounced unilateral action.
“Today, in the face of unilateral counter counters, bullying and political acts of power, China will work with Russia to take the special responsibility of the UN Security Council with courage and conviction, support the correct historical perspective on World War II, protect the authority and status of the UN, and adamantly defend and intermittently defend the majority of the UN. Universally useful and comprehensive economic globalization.”
XI and Putin witness the exchange of over 20 bilateral cooperation documents
Putin said on his side they spoke “traditionally warm and friendly” and addressed the Chinese leader as his “dear friend.”
He said that Russia-China relations are based on mutual equality and respect, and are not targeted at third parties and are not affected by the temporary incident.
Xi and Putin also attended a ceremony where they signed and exchanged cooperation documents. They signed a joint statement on further deepening the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era, witnessing the exchange of over 20 bilateral cooperation documents.
The meeting between President Putin and Xi’s neighbors comes at the moment when Western countries over the Ukrainian War tightened Moscow’s sanctions.
President Donald Trump has also launched a trade war with China since taking over the office in January. He imposes tariffs of up to 145% on Chinese exports. China fought back on US products with 125% tariffs.
For now, signing more than 20 bilateral cooperation agreements has further strengthened cooperation across different sectors, paving the way for strengthening economic, political and cultural relations. In an age where both countries face external pressures, including economic sanctions and geopolitical challenges, the partnership represents a united front against unilateral global rise and strong claims of shared vision for a multipolar world. As a major global authority, China and Russia are determined to protect their sovereignty and the rights of all developing countries, demonstrating that collaboration between these two countries is essential to form a more equitable and inclusive global system.