China, Russia vow to foster cooperation, deepen ties

President Xi Jinping has expressed confidence that China-Russia cooperation in various fields would create new opportunities for growth in the new year as he exchanged New Year greetings with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.

On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi extended sincere congratulations and best wishes to Putin and the Russian people.

Nothing that the year 2025 marks the final year of China's 14th Five-Year Plan and the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, Xi said that no matter how the international landscape evolves, China remains committed to deepening comprehensive reforms, advancing Chinese modernization and promoting global peace and development.