Liu Jianchao Meets with a Delegation of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation
 ( 2023.06.02 )

Beijing, June 2nd—Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee met here today with a delegation of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation led by Dmitry Novikov, Deputy Chairman of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation and First Deputy Chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee on International Affairs.

Liu said, under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin, China-Russia relations in the new era have maintained a high level of development momentum, setting an example for a new type of international relationship featuring good neighborliness and win-win cooperation between major and neighboring countries. The CPC and the Communist Party of the Russian Federation share common beliefs and pursuits, and the exchanges between the two Parties have played a unique role in consolidating political and strategic mutual trust between China and Russia and in promoting the continuous development of China-Russia relations. The CPC is willing to work with the Communist Party of the Russian Federation to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, strengthen theoretical exchanges and discussions between the two Parties, jointly promote the adaptation of Marxism to the Chinese context and the needs of our times, enhance exchanges at all levels and in various fields between the two Parties, including strengthening media communication and cooperation, and make new efforts to promote the development of bilateral relations and benefit the people of both countries.

Novikov said, the Communist Party of the Russian Federation actively supports the development of Russia-China relations. He spoke highly of the important role played by the friendly relationship between President Vladimir Putin and President Xi Jinping in promoting bilateral relations. The delegation's visit to China witnessed the progress of Chinese modernization and the tremendous achievements made since China's reform and opening-up. The Communist Party of the Russian Federation believes that these accomplishments are attributed to the strong leadership of the CPC and the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics in the New Era. China's success holds universal significance for the world. In the face of the new situation, the Communist Party of the Russian Federation is willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the CPC, carefully study and learn from the rich ideas contained in the series of volumes of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China, deepen understanding of the long line of inspiring principles for the CPC, and promote media cooperation between the two sides to further introduce China and the CPC to the Russian people, and push Russia-China relations for greater development.

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