2025 state visit by Xi Jinping to Russia

Vice Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova and other high-ranking government officials welcomed him on May 7, 2025.^[7][8] Upon arriving at Vnukovo International Airport, Xi stated that he would engage in extensive discussions with President Vladimir Putin regarding bilateral relations, practical cooperation, and significant international and regional matters of mutual interest, aiming to enhance the development of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era.^[6][2]

On the morning of May 8, Russian president Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping engaged in discussions in the Kremlin in Moscow. The two heads of state engaged in a comprehensive dialogue regarding China–Russia relations and significant international and regional matters, reaching a consensus to steadfastly enhance strategic cooperation and foster the stable, healthy, and elevated progression of China-Russia relations.^[9] Additionally, they committed to collaboratively advancing an accurate interpretation of the history of the Second World War, upholding the authority and standing of the United Nations, and ensuring international equity and justice.^[10] Subsequent to the discussions, the two leaders executed the "Joint Statement of the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China on Deepening the Comprehensive Partnership and Strategic Cooperation in the New Era to Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Soviet Union’s Victory in the Great Patriotic War and the People of China’s Victory over Japanese Aggression, and the Establishment of the United Nations" (Chinese: 中华人民共和国和俄罗斯联邦在纪念中国人民抗日战争、苏联伟大卫国战争胜利和联合国成立80周年之际关于进一步深化中俄新时代全面战略协作伙伴关系的联合声明).^[11] The two heads of state observed the exchange of over 20 bilateral cooperation agreements between China and the Russian Federation, encompassing global strategic stability, the enforcement of international law, biosecurity, investment protection, the digital economy, quarantine, and film collaboration.^[12] Subsequent to the discussions, the two leaders convened with journalists collectively.^[13][14]

On May 9, Xi Jinping participated in the 2025 Moscow Victory Day Parade. Military contingents from over ten nations, including China, were also invited to partake in the parade. Following the ceremony, Xi and other state leaders proceeded from Red Square to the Alexander Garden to place flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Martyrs. At noon, Xi participated in a banquet organized by President Vladimir Putin to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's triumph in the Great Patriotic War.^[15]

On the sidelines of the festivities, he also met with President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić,^[16] President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing,^[17][18] President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel,^[19][20] Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico,^[21] and President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro.^[22][23]

On the evening of May 10, Xi returned to Beijing following his state visit to Russia. Cai Qi, director of the General Office of the Central Committee, and director of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission Office Wang Yi, along with other accompanying individuals, returned on the same flight.^[24]

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