diplomacyThursday, May 21, 20262 sources
China and Russia Announce New Bilateral Consensus Following Putin's State Visit
During Putin's state visit to China, both nations' officials announced a new consensus on deepening bilateral relations. The visit included high-level discussions between Chinese and Russian leaders, with key agreements outlined by the Chinese MFA and Russian officials. The visit is seen as a strategic move to strengthen economic and political ties.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Guo Jiakun, stated that the two heads of state reached a new significant consensus on issues of further developing bilateral relations. This agreement was announced during Putin's state visit to China, which took place on May 21, 2026. Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov emphasized the in-depth dialogue that occurred during the visit, highlighting the strategic importance of the discussions. The visit is part of a broader effort to solidify economic and political cooperation between the two nations, with projects valued at over $200 billion mentioned as a key focus area.
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StateTASSMay 21, 01:59 PM
China-Russia relations enter new stage in wake of Putin’s visit — Chinese MFASpokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Guo Jiakun said the two heads of state reached a new significant consensus on issues of further developing the bilateral relations
StateTASSMay 21, 12:48 PM
Putin’s visit to China to provide impetus to both countries’ projects worth $200 blnRussia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov highlighted an in-depth dialogue that took place during the visit