Xi and Putin sign statement to deepen strategic partnership between Russia and China

Xi:

• China, Russia should make greater contributions to safeguard international fairness and justice
• Should deepen political mutual trust, strengthen strategic coordination
• Should push bilateral relations to be more mature and resilient

Putin:

• Talks were warm and sensitive
• Russia-China relations are self-sufficient
• Will continue to increase the share of our national currencies in settlements

As mentioned before, Xi’s visit to Moscow is a largely symbolic as he offers Putin a show of support amid the ongoing situation with Ukraine and the West.

This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.