On the afternoon of the month, 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 anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia. Over the years, the relationship between China and Russia has weathered the storms, exploring the correct way for neighboring major powers to interact, characterized by "non-alliance, non-confrontation, and non-targeting of third parties." Both sides uphold the spirit of permanent good-neighborly friendship, comprehensive strategic coordination, and mutually beneficial cooperation, continuously deepening and expanding comprehensive strategic coordination and practical cooperation in various fields, injecting strong momentum into promoting the development, revitalization, and modernization of both countries, and making significant contributions to enhancing the well-being of the people of China and Russia, and maintaining international fairness and justice.

Currently, the world is undergoing a great transformation unseen in a century, with intertwined changes and turmoil in the international situation. However, the profound friendship between China and Russia that spans generations will not change, nor will the great power responsibility of benefiting the world and serving the people. Despite the complex and severe external environment, cooperation in various fields, including trade, is actively advancing between the two countries, and major cooperation projects are operating stably. Both sides should continue to promote the alignment of the Belt and Road Initiative and the Eurasian Economic Union, providing impetus for the high-quality development of their respective economies.

Xi Jinping emphasized that next year marks the anniversary of the United Nations' establishment and the victory anniversary of the World Anti-Fascist War. As permanent members of the UN Security Council and major world powers, China and Russia need to deepen comprehensive strategic cooperation, enhance communication and coordination within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, promote a correct view of World War II history, firmly uphold the international system centered on the United Nations, 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 the unity and cooperation of emerging market countries and developing countries in today's world. China highly commends Russia's efforts as the chair country for the work done for this BRICS leaders' meeting. It looks forward to in-depth discussions with the BRICS leaders on the future development of the BRICS cooperation mechanism, promoting the consensus of all parties, sending positive signals of unity and cooperation, advancing strategic coordination and practical cooperation in various fields among BRICS countries, and striving for more new opportunities for the global South.

Putin stated that not long ago, we jointly celebrated the anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and China. Over the years, Russia and China have developed into comprehensive strategic cooperative partners in the new era, maintaining high-level development of their relationship and setting an example for a new type of major-country relations. Cooperation between Russia and China is based on equality, mutual respect, and mutual benefit. Under the joint efforts of both sides, pragmatic cooperation in various fields between the two countries is advancing steadily, and various activities of the Russia-China Cultural Year are being successfully held. The Russian side hopes to further deepen cooperation with the Chinese side to contribute to the development and rejuvenation of both nations.

Next year marks the anniversary of the end of World War II. Russia and China made enormous sacrifices for the victory of the world's anti-fascist war. Russia is willing to jointly commemorate this significant milestone with China. Russia is also willing to continue maintaining close high-level exchanges with China and strategic communication and collaboration in international affairs, jointly upholding international fairness, justice, and global strategic stability. Russia appreciates China's strong support during its tenure as the BRICS chair and looks forward to close cooperation with China to ensure the success of the first leaders' meeting after the BRICS expansion, driving "Greater BRICS Cooperation" to continuously achieve positive outcomes.

The two heads of state also had in-depth exchanges of views on major international and regional issues of common concern. Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and others attended the meeting.