On the morning of May 8, local time, Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the Kremlin in Moscow. The two heads of state exchanged in-depth views on China-Russia relations and major international and regional issues, and agreed to unswervingly deepen strategic cooperation and promote the stable, healthy and high-level development of China-Russia relations; jointly promote the correct view of World War II history, safeguard the authority and status of the United Nations, and safeguard international fairness and justice. Moscow in May has high skies and vast clouds. When President Xi arrived by car, the commander of the Kremlin greeted him at the exit. Putin held a grand welcome ceremony for President Xi in the George Hall. In the solemn welcome song, President Xi and Putin walked briskly along the red carpet from both sides of the George Hall to the center of the hall, shook hands cordially and took photos. The military band played the national anthems of China and Russia. The two heads of state held small-scale and large-scale talks one after another. President Xi pointed out that in recent years, with the joint efforts of both sides, China-Russia relations have maintained a stable, healthy and high-level development trend, and long-term good-neighborliness, friendship, mutual benefit, cooperation and win-win results have become the distinctive features of the relationship between the two countries. The foundation of political mutual trust between the two countries is getting deeper and deeper, the bond of pragmatic cooperation is getting stronger and stronger, and cultural exchanges and local exchanges are becoming more and more prosperous. China-Russia relations in the new era are more calm, confident, stable and tenacious. History and reality have fully proved that the continuous development and deepening of China-Russia relations is the due meaning of inheriting the friendship between the two peoples from generation to generation, the inevitable choice for both sides to achieve each other and promote their own development and revitalization, and the call of the times to defend international fairness and justice and promote the reform of the global governance system.

President Xi stressed that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War and the World Anti-Fascist War. 80 years ago, the Chinese and Russian people made great sacrifices and won great victories, making historical contributions to safeguarding world peace and human progress. At present, facing the countercurrent of unilateralism and bullying by powerful countries in the international community, China will work with Russia to shoulder the special responsibilities as a world power and a permanent member of the UN Security Council, shoulder the responsibility, jointly promote the correct view of World War II history, safeguard the authority and status of the United Nations, firmly defend the results of the victory of World War II, resolutely defend the rights and interests of China, Russia and the vast developing countries, and work together to promote an equal and orderly world multipolarization and inclusive economic globalization.

The two heads of state listened to the reports of the heads of relevant departments of the two countries on cooperation in various fields.

President Xi pointed out that China and Russia should adhere to the general direction of cooperation, eliminate external interference, and make the foundation of "stability" of cooperation more solid and the momentum of "progress" more sufficient. We should give full play to the complementary advantages of the two countries' resource endowments and industrial systems, expand high-quality mutually beneficial cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, energy, agriculture, aerospace, artificial intelligence, etc.; build a high-standard interconnection pattern with the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" and the docking of the Eurasian Economic Union as a platform; fully release the potential of the "China-Russia Cultural Year", strengthen cooperation in education, film, tourism, sports, local areas, etc., and promote deep-level people-to-people exchanges; closely coordinate and cooperate in multilateral platforms such as the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and the BRICS countries, unite the global South, adhere to true multilateralism, and lead the correct direction of global governance reform.

President Xi stressed that China is comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation with Chinese-style modernization. We have the determination and confidence to overcome various risks and challenges. No matter how the external environment changes, China will firmly do its own thing. China is willing to work with Russia to assume the special responsibilities given by the times, maintain the stability and smoothness of the global multilateral trading system and the industrial chain supply chain, and make greater contributions to promoting the development and revitalization of the two countries and maintaining international fairness and justice.

Putin said that he warmly welcomed President Xi Jinping's state visit to Russia and his attendance at the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Great Patriotic War. This visit is of great significance. It will not only inject strong impetus into the development of Russia-China relations, but also jointly safeguard the results of the victory of the Second World War.

Putin said that Russia-China relations are based on mutual equality and mutual respect, are not targeted at third parties, and are not affected by one thing at a time. It is Russia's strategic choice to unswervingly promote the development of Russia-China relations and expand mutually beneficial cooperation. Russia firmly adheres to the one-China principle and always supports China's position on the Taiwan issue. Russia is willing to maintain close high-level exchanges with China, strengthen practical cooperation in trade, investment, energy, agriculture, science and technology, deepen cultural exchanges in education, culture, youth, tourism and other fields, and expand the connotation of cooperation in the Far East. Imposing high tariffs is contrary to common sense and illegal, and will only backfire on itself. The two sides should strengthen coordination and cooperation within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and the BRICS, support the process of world multipolarization, jointly oppose unilateralism, oppose the abuse of sanctions, oppose group confrontation, and safeguard the common interests of the international community.

Putin said that both Russia and China made great sacrifices in the world anti-fascist war. Under the strong leadership of Chinese President Xi, the Chinese people fought bravely and won the great victory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, making a significant contribution to the victory of World War II. Russia and China supported each other during the difficult years of war, forged a deep friendship, and laid a solid foundation for the development of bilateral relations. The two sides should uphold the authority of the United Nations and international law, uphold the correct historical narrative of World War II, defend international fairness and justice, and jointly create a better future for the two countries and the world.

After the talks, the two heads of state jointly signed the "Joint Statement of the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation on Further Deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Cooperation in the New Era between China and Russia on the Occasion of Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War and the Founding of the United Nations".

The two heads of state jointly witnessed the exchange of more than 20 bilateral cooperation texts between China and Russia, covering global strategic stability, maintaining the authority of international law, biosecurity, investment protection, digital economy, quarantine, film cooperation and other fields.

The two heads of state instructed the relevant departments of the two countries to strengthen communication and docking in accordance with the consensus reached by both sides, promote pragmatic cooperation, and achieve more practical results.

The two heads of state also met with reporters together.

At noon that day, Putin held a welcome banquet for President Xi.

Cai Qi, Wang Yi and others attended the above activities.