Russia's spokeswoman on Tuesday described China and Russia as priority partners enjoying unprecedented mutual trust, understanding and support ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Russia from Wednesday to Saturday.
Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, remarked to China Global Television Network (CGTN) in an online press conference.
President Xi's state visit, at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, will also include participation in the celebrations in Moscow marking the 80th anniversary of victory of Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War.
"[This is further evidence] of the unique nature and unprecedentedly high level of mutual trust, understanding, and support at which modern Russian-Chinese relations are. Our countries regard each other as priority partners and are ready to assist in matters of protecting core interests, primarily sovereignty, territorial integrity, security, and national development. The strategic partnership between Russia and China is truly comprehensive, is constantly enriched with new constructive content and meets the fundamental national interests of the two peoples, enjoying their full support. We are convinced that with the guiding role of the leaders of the two countries, comprehensive cooperation between Moscow and Beijing will continue to strengthen steadily in the long term, despite the turbulent international situation and attempts by external ill-wishers to drive a wedge into our enduring friendship and good-neighborly relations," she said.
The spokeswoman also emphasized that the Russia-China partnership is essential for maintaining global stability.
"We uphold equality, justice, and promote the construction of a fair multipolar world order while maintaining the unifying role of the United Nations. We actively oppose Western powers who are trying to impose a confrontational agenda on the world, including, among other things, in relation to Asian issues. Against this background, the strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing plays a vital role in ensuring the stability of international processes and global governance. We proceed from the fact that the viability of the multipolar model depends on its universal openness and consideration within its framework of the interests of all countries without exception," she said.
Russian spokeswoman calls China, Russia "priority partners" ahead of Xi's visit
