Xi Jinping and Putin Phone Call, Support Hong Kong Security Law

Protection of National Sovereignty and Joint Interests of Both Countries
Strengthening Cooperation in Biosafety Areas Including COVID-19 Vaccine Development

[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Jo Young-shin] Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their opposition to external interference during a phone call on the 8th, Chinese state-run Xinhua News Agency reported on the 8th.

According to Xinhua News Agency, President Xi proposed that China and Russia, as comprehensive strategic cooperative partners, protect national sovereignty, security, and development interests, and safeguard the common interests of both countries.

President Xi also stated that cooperation should be strengthened in areas such as research and development of COVID-19 vaccines and drugs, and biosafety.

Xinhua News Agency reported that President Xi told President Putin that they should jointly oppose hegemonism and unilateralism, protect multilateralism, international fairness, and work together for the future of humanity.

President Xi congratulated Russia on successfully conducting the constitutional referendum and evaluated that this measure holds great significance for Russia's political and economic development.

President Putin expressed opposition to provocative actions that undermine China's sovereignty. He also supported the Hong Kong National Security Law, stating that China can maintain Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability.

The two leaders confirmed their willingness to actively expand economic cooperation centered on large-scale projects in fields such as energy supply, peaceful use of nuclear power, civil aircraft manufacturing, and science and technology innovation cooperation, Xinhua News Agency reported.

Last month on the 24th, China demonstrated its strategic partnership by sending a delegation and honor guard to Russia's large-scale military parade commemorating the 75th anniversary of the victory in World War II.

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