On the afternoon of October 22 local time, President Xi Jinping held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kazan Kremlin.

Xi Jinping pointed out that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia. Over the past 75 years, China-Russia relations have gone through ups and downs, exploring the right way for neighboring major countries to get along with each other that are "non-aligned, non-confrontational, and non-targeted to third parties." The two sides adhere to the spirit of permanent good-neighborliness and friendship, comprehensive strategic cooperation, and mutually beneficial cooperation, and continue to deepen and expand comprehensive strategic cooperation and practical cooperation in various fields, inject strong impetus into promoting the development, revitalization and modernization of the two countries, and contribute to enhancing the well-being of the Chinese and Russian people. Maintain international fairness and justice make important contributions. At present, the world is undergoing major changes unseen in a century, and the international situation is intertwined with turmoil. However, the profound friendship between China and Russia for generations will not change, and the responsibility of a great country to serve the world and the people will not change. Despite the complex and severe external situation, cooperation in various fields such as trade between the two countries has been actively promoted, and large-scale cooperation projects have been operating stably. Both sides should continue to promote the in-depth connection between the Belt and Road Initiative and the Eurasian Economic Union to provide driving support for promoting high-quality development of their respective economies.

Xi Jinping emphasized that next year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. As permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and major powers in the world, China and Russia should deepen comprehensive strategic cooperation, closely communicate and coordinate within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, promote a correct historical view of World War II, firmly safeguard the international system with the United Nations at its core, and jointly Maintain global strategic stability and safeguard international fairness and justice.

Xi Jinping pointed out that the BRICS cooperation mechanism is the most important platform for unity and cooperation among emerging market countries and developing countries in the world today. China speaks highly of the work done by Russia as the chair for this BRICS leaders 'meeting and looks forward to in-depth discussions with BRICS leaders on the future development of the BRICS cooperation mechanism, promoting consensus among all parties, transmitting positive signals of unity and cooperation, and promoting BRICS Strategic coordination and practical cooperation in various fields will strive for more new opportunities for the global South.

Putin said that not long ago, we jointly celebrated the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and China. Over the past 75 years, Russia and China have developed into comprehensive strategic cooperative partners in the new era. The relations between the two countries have maintained a high level of development and set a model for a new type of major-country relations. Russia-China cooperation is based on equality, mutual respect and mutual benefit. With the joint efforts of both sides, practical cooperation between the two countries in various fields continues to advance, and various activities of the Russia-China Cultural Year have been successfully held. Russia hopes to further deepen cooperation with China and help the development and revitalization of the two countries. Next year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Russia and China have made great sacrifices for the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, and Russia is willing to commemorate this important time point with China. Russia is willing to continue to maintain close high-level exchanges and strategic communication and cooperation in international affairs with China to jointly safeguard international fairness and justice and global strategic stability. Thanks to China for providing strong support during Russia's chairmanship of the BRICS countries. Russia is willing to work closely with China to ensure the success of the first leaders 'meeting after the expansion of the BRICS membership and promote the continuous positive results of "Greater BRICS Cooperation".

The two heads of state also had an in-depth exchange of views on major international and regional issues of common concern.

Cai Qi, Wang Yi and others attended the meeting.