BRICS: All eyes on Putin and Xi

🇷🇺🇨🇳 Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov revealed key details about the meeting between President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping (https://t.me/geopolitics_live/35506) on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan.

Their discussions highlighted the depth of cooperation and shared interests between the two nations.

🇷🇺 Putin and Xi’s discussions were open and constructive, emphasising the importance of their bilateral relationship.

🇷🇺 The leaders focused on specific issues concerning their partnership, aiming to strengthen ties between Russia and China.

🇷🇺 They noted a significant alignment in their positions regarding global events, showcasing their collaborative approach.

🇷🇺 The conversation included perspectives on their relations with the West, particularly in response to challenges to their national interests.

🇷🇺 They outlined parameters for future interactions, indicating a strong foundation for the continued development of Russia-China relations.

🇷🇺 A considerable portion of the meeting was dedicated to the situation in Ukraine, stressing its significance to their diplomatic agenda.

🇷🇺 They also reviewed the agenda for the BRICS Summit, reaffirming their commitment to the group’s objectives.

🇷🇺🇨🇳 Xi Jinping recalls historic Russia-China trade route to Putin at BRICS Summit

“400 years ago, the Great Tea Road connecting our countries passed through Kazan [where the BRICS summit is taking place],” Xi said. “And it was through this route that Chinese Wuyishan tea was brought to Russia.”

The Great Tea Road, also called the Siberian Route, was one of the major Chinese trades routes connecting the biggest Russian cities, including Moscow, with China. In 1915, China exported 70,000 tons of tea to Siberia, which accounted for 65 percent of the country’s tea exports.

Statements from Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping (https://t.me/geopolitics_live/35497) at the BRICS 2024 summit in Kazan

🇷🇺 Putin:

🇷🇺 Russia and China continue to increase trade despite negative external factors.

🇷🇺 Russia-China relations are considered a model for how international relations should be built.

🇷🇺 The two countries are strengthening global security coordination.
Russia-China cooperation is based on equality.

🇷🇺 Joint projects in transport, energy, and agriculture are being successfully implemented.

🇷🇺 Agreements from the May meeting in Beijing and the SCO summit are being consistently followed.

🇨🇳 Xi:

🇨🇳 Over the past decade, Russian-Chinese relations have withstood unprecedented challenges.

🇨🇳 China-Russia relations are not directed against third countries.

🇨🇳 BRICS is viewed as a key factor in the development of multipolarity.

🇨🇳 China appreciates Russia’s leadership during its BRICS chairmanship.

🇨🇳 Changes in the international arena will not undermine the strong ties between China and Russia.