Putin Sends Congratulatory Message on Xi Jinping's Third Term... "Expect Strengthening of Comprehensive Partnership"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to Chinese President Xi Jinping, who secured a third term, expressing hope that the comprehensive partnership between the two countries will be strengthened. This is interpreted as a move to seek closer ties with China amid increasing international isolation.

According to CNN on the 23rd (local time), President Putin stated in the congratulatory message sent to President Xi that "the results of China's recent Party Congress fully confirm President Xi's high political authority and the Party's unity," and added, "I am confident that President Xi's reappointment will enhance China's status on the international stage and help realize China's vast domestic investment and development plans."

President Putin emphasized, "I would be pleased if we can continue our constructive dialogue and close interaction to strengthen strategic cooperation between our two countries," and "I send my warmest congratulations and wish for prosperity and new successes." He also added, "I hope the comprehensive partnership with China will be further strengthened."

Earlier, China and Russia showcased their "no-limits partnership" to the international community in February before Russia's invasion of Ukraine. However, as remarks suggesting the use of tactical nuclear weapons have emerged on the Ukrainian front, where the situation has become unfavorable both inside and outside Russia, it is evaluated that China has also begun to distance itself.

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held in Uzbekistan on the 16th of last month, President Xi, who held a bilateral meeting with President Putin, reportedly expressed concern about the war situation.

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