Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the intention to deepen relations between Russia and China after a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. During the encounter, Putin expressed Russia's willingness to cooperate to make the visa-free regime between the two countries permanent.
Putin stated that Russia is ready to cooperate on this issue, as long as China considers it possible and beneficial. The tax exemption regime and the facilitation of travel between the two countries appear to be important topics on the bilateral agenda.
The meeting between the two leaders occurs in a context of strategic rapprochement between Moscow and Beijing, especially after tensions between Russia and Western countries. The Sino-Russian partnership has been strengthened in various areas, including trade, energy, and political cooperation.
The meeting between Putin and Xi represents another step in the strategy of both countries to deepen their comprehensive strategic cooperation, focusing on mutual benefits in various areas of common interest.
