Presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping signed a series of documents and delivered statements to the press following their May 8 talks, outlining the further development of bilateral relations and cooperation on the international stage.

Key Agreements Signed

• Joint statement on deepening comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation, marking a new era.
• Joint statement on strategic stability.
• Memorandum on cooperation to combat infectious diseases.
• Agreement on promoting and mutually protecting investments.
• Memorandum on cooperation between “Movement of the First” and the All-China Youth Federation.
• Memorandum on collaboration in creating a lunar power station for the International Lunar Station between Roscosmos and China.
• Memorandum of cooperation between RT and China’s Media Corporation.

Main Points From Putin’s Speech

• The negotiations took place in a warm, friendly atmosphere, were substantive and productive.
• Relations between Russia and China are self-sufficient and independent of global trends.
• Both countries will continue efforts to integrate the EEU and the Belt and Road Initiative.
• Russia remains one of China’s key trading partners.
• Significant progress in investment cooperation between the two nations.
• The majority of foreign trade transactions between Russia and China are conducted in rubles and yuan.
• The trade system between Russia and China is resilient and shielded from third-party influences.
• Gazprom continues to meet China’s needs, exceeding contractual obligations.
• Large Chinese corporations in the automotive, microelectronics, and home appliances sectors are expanding their presence in Russia.
• Progress is being made in developing and commercializing the Northern Sea Route.
• Putin and Xi will personally oversee all major aspects of the Russia-China partnership, both bilaterally and internationally.

Xi’s Main Points

• The importance of remaining reliable partners with Moscow and increasing strategic interaction.
• The negotiations were thorough and productive, resulting in several important agreements.
• China and Russia should work together more actively in the UN, SCO, BRICS, and advocate for multilateralism.
• Despite international turbulence, Beijing and Moscow will maintain their commitment to eternal good-neighborliness.
• Coordination between China and Russia brings stability and positive energy to an unsettled world.

Joint Statement Between Russia and China

• The Soviet and Chinese peoples made a historic sacrifice by defeating fascism and militarism for humanity’s sake.
• Moscow considers the Nazi extermination of Soviet civilians to be genocide against the peoples of the Soviet Union.
• Russia and China are responsible for preserving the true historical memory of World War II.
• Both countries will continue to oppose neo-Nazism and attempts to falsify WWII history.
• Russia and China express gratitude to the frontline soldiers and homefront workers for their wartime heroism.
• Moscow and Beijing agreed to fight against any discrimination of athletes, protect Olympic values, and uphold the principles of fair sport.
• Both nations are committed to countering Washington’s “dual containment” policy toward Russia and China.
• Nuclear-armed states should abandon the Cold War mentality and resolve contradictions through dialogue.
• To resolve the Ukrainian crisis in a long-term manner, its root causes must be addressed while respecting UN principles.