Xi Jinping Meets with President of Colombia Gustavo Petro
On the morning of May 14, 2025, President Xi Jinping met with President of Colombia Gustavo Petro, who is in China for the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.Noting that Colombia is an important country in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), Xi Jinping pointed out that China has always viewed the development of bilateral relations from a strategic and long-term perspective. This year marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Colombia. Standing at a new historical starting point, China is ready to work with Colombia to promote greater development of the strategic partnership between the two countries and bring more benefits to the people of both countries. The two sides should consolidate political mutual trust, enhance strategic communication and firmly keep to the development direction of bilateral relations. The two sides should take Colombia officially joining the big family of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation as an opportunity to promote the quality improvement and upgrade of cooperation between the two countries. China is ready to import more high-quality products from Colombia, support Chinese enterprises in investing and doing business in Colombia, and participate in infrastructure development. The two sides can further expand cooperation in emerging fields such as wind energy, new energy vehicles, the digital economy and artificial intelligence, and jointly achieve green and low-carbon transformation. The two countries should make the celebration activities for the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations a success, strengthen cooperation in education, culture, tourism and other fields, enhance people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and consolidate the public foundation for friendship between the two countries.Xi Jinping stressed that China-LAC cooperation is an important part of South-South cooperation. It conforms to the general trend of world development and historical trends, and is in line with the common interests of China and LAC countries. The Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum was successfully held, sending a positive signal to the world of seeking common development and revitalization. As the rotating president of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), Colombia has made significant contributions to the successful holding of the meeting. China is ready to work with Colombia and other LAC countries to continuously deepen and consolidate the building of the China-LAC community with a shared future and bring more benefits to the people of China and LAC countries.Gustavo Petro said, the friendly relations between Colombia and China have a long history. Colombia looks forward to further developing its relations with China. The two sides should deepen political mutual trust, enhance mutual support, advance Belt and Road cooperation, expand cooperation in areas such as trade, infrastructure, new energy and artificial intelligence, and improve people's livelihood. Amid the current complex and volatile international landscape, the self-serving practices of certain countries are not beneficial to the world. All countries should unite to respond. Colombia is willing to cooperate closely with China to safeguard international fairness and justice and protect the common interests of developing countries.After the meeting, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of the Cooperation Plan between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Colombia on Jointly Promoting the Construction of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road.Wang Yi was present at the above meeting.
Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
On the afternoon of May 13, 2025, President Xi Jinping held talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.Xi Jinping noted that on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Brazil last year, the two sides jointly announced the elevation of bilateral relationship?to a China-Brazil community with a shared future for a more just world and a more sustainable planet.?This strategic decision has drawn a grand blueprint for the next "golden 50 years" of China-Brazil?relations.?Amid the changing?and turbulent international landscape, China and Brazil should remain committed to the original aspiration of contributing to human progress and global development, deepen?the building of a China-Brazil community with a shared future, continuously seek?greater synergy?between?development strategies, and work together to promote greater solidarity and coordination among Global South countries.Xi Jinping stressed that standing at a new historical starting point, China and Brazil should first uphold strategic mutual trust to consolidate the foundation of the China-Brazil community with a shared future. The two sides should carry forward the fine tradition of mutual respect and mutual benefit, support each other on issues related to?their respective core interests and major concerns, and strengthen exchanges at all levels and in?all respects to ensure the long-term, sound and steady development of bilateral relations.?Second, the two sides should expand cooperation and enrich the China-Brazil community with a shared future. The two sides should deepen the effective synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and Brazil's development strategies, give full play to the role of?various cooperation mechanisms?between the two countries, strengthen?cooperation in traditional areas such as infrastructure, agriculture and energy, and expand?new frontiers of cooperation?in energy transition, aerospace, the digital economy and artificial intelligence, so as to create more highlights in practical cooperation?between the two countries.?Third, the two sides should?promote people-to-people and cultural exchanges and inject vitality into the China-Brazil community with a shared future. Taking the opportunity of the China-Brazil Years?of Culture to be held next year, the two sides should enhance cooperation in culture, education, tourism, media, and at the sub-national level, and provide more convenience for?people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.?Fourth, the two sides should maintain multilateral cooperation?to enrich the China-Brazil community with a shared future. As two major developing countries in the eastern and western hemispheres, China and Brazil should enhance coordination and collaboration within multilateral mechanisms such as the United Nations, BRICS, and the China-CELAC Forum, jointly uphold multilateralism, improve global governance, and safeguard the international economic and trade order. The two sides should take a clear-cut stand against unilateralism, protectionism, and bullying?acts.President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva?said, Brazil and China uphold?mutual respect and share a common future. The bilateral relationship remains solid and unbreakable,?and brooks no?disruption?or undermining?by any external factors. Unlike other major countries, China has consistently offered sincere support?and assistance?to Latin American countries, including Brazil, in their pursuit of economic and social development. Brazil is willing to deepen strategic cooperation with China,?advance the building of a Brazil-China community with a shared future,?work together to build a more just, peaceful and prosperous world,?and set an example for other?countries.?Brazil is ready?to synergize?its development strategies?with the Belt and Road Initiative and deepen cooperation with China in such areas as economy and trade, infrastructure, aerospace, and finance. Brazil?seeks to expand youth and cultural exchanges to enhance interactions and friendship between the two peoples.?China's achievements in poverty alleviation?are admirable,?and?Brazil?is willing to learn from?China's experience to lift more people out of poverty and hunger. Under the current circumstances, it is essential to firmly defend?multilateralism. Protectionism and the abuse of?tariffs will not bring development and prosperity but only lead to?chaos. China's firm stance in addressing global challenges gives strength?and confidence to all countries. Brazil is willing to strengthen strategic coordination with China in international affairs, jointly safeguard?the?common?interests of the Global South, and uphold?international fairness and justice.The two heads of state also had an exchange?of?views on the Ukraine crisis,?agreeing?that as peace-loving forces?for progress, China and Brazil should strengthen communication and coordination, give play to the role of the?Group of?Friends for?Peace, support Russia and Ukraine in initiating?direct dialogue, and work with other Global South countries to continue playing a constructive role in resolving the crisis.After the talks, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of 20 cooperation documents covering?areas such as?the synergy of development strategies, science and technology, agriculture, the digital economy, finance, inspection and quarantine, and media.The?two?heads of state also met?with?the press together.The two sides issued the Joint Statement between the People's Republic of China and the Federative Republic of Brazil on Strengthening the Building of?a China-Brazil Community with a Shared Future for a More Just World and a More Sustainable Planet and?on Jointly Upholding Multilateralism, as well as the China-Brazil Joint Statement on the Ukraine Crisis.Prior to the talks, President Xi Jinping and his wife, Madame?Peng Liyuan, held a welcome?ceremony for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his wife, Madame Rosangela Lula?da Silva,?at the square outside the east entrance of the Great Hall of the People.As President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived, a guard of honor lined up in salutation. The two presidents stepped onto a stand, after which a military band played the national anthems of China and Brazil as a 21-gun salute was fired in?Tiananmen Square. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reviewed the guard of honor of the People's Liberation Army and watched the march-past in President Xi?Jinping's company.President Xi?Jinping?and Madame Peng?Liyuan?hosted a welcome?banquet for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his wife in the evening.?Wang Yi attended the above events.
Writing a New Chapter in Building a China-LAC Community with a Shared Future
Keynote Address by H.E. Xi JinpingPresident of the People's Republic of ChinaAt the Opening CeremonyOf the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC ForumBeijing, May 13, 2025Your Excellency President Gustavo Petro,Your Excellency President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva,Your Excellency President Gabriel Boric,Your Excellency President Dilma Rousseff,Delegates of CELAC Member States,Ladies and Gentlemen,Friends,It gives me great pleasure to meet so many old and new friends from Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries in Beijing. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, I extend a warm welcome to you all.In 2015, LAC delegates and I attended the opening ceremony of the First Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum in Beijing, which marked the launch of the China-CELAC Forum. Ten years on, with dedicated nurturing of both sides, the Forum has grown from a tender sapling into a towering tree. This fills me with deep pride and satisfaction.Although China and the LAC region are geographically distant, the bonds of our friendship stretch back through centuries. As early as in the 16th century,?Nao de China, or "Ships of China," laden with friendship, shuttled across the Pacific, marking the dawn of interactions and exchanges between China and the LAC region. From the 1960s onward, as New China established diplomatic ties with some LAC countries, exchanges and cooperation between the two sides became closer and closer. Since the turn of the century and in particular in recent years, China and LAC countries have ushered in a historic era of building a shared future.We stand shoulder to shoulder and support each other.?China appreciates the long-standing commitment of LAC countries that have diplomatic ties with China to the one-China principle. China firmly supports LAC countries in pursuing development paths suited to their national conditions, safeguarding sovereignty and independence, and opposing external interference. In the 1960s, mass rallies and demonstrations took place across China in support of the Panamanian people's rightful claim to sovereignty over the Panama Canal. In the 1970s, during the Latin American campaign for 200-nautical-mile maritime rights, China voiced its resolute and unequivocal support for the legitimate demands of developing countries. For 32 consecutive times since 1992, China has consistently voted for the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly resolutions calling for an end to the U.S. embargo against Cuba.We ride the tide of progress together to pursue win-win cooperation.?Embracing the trend of economic globalization, China and LAC countries have deepened cooperation in trade, investment, finance, science and technology, infrastructure, and many other fields. Under the framework of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, the two sides have implemented more than 200 infrastructure projects, creating over a million jobs. The China-LAC satellite cooperation program has set a model for high-tech South-South cooperation. The inauguration of Chancay Port in Peru has established a new land-and-sea connectivity link between Asia and Latin America. China has signed free trade agreements with Chile, Peru, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Nicaragua. Last year, trade between China and LAC countries exceeded US$500 billion for the first time, an increase of over 40 times from the beginning of this century.We unite in tough times to conquer challenges through mutual support.?China and LAC countries have collaborated on disaster prevention, mitigation and relief and on joint response to hurricanes, earthquakes and other natural disasters. Since 1993, China has dispatched 38 medical teams to the Caribbean. When the pandemic of the century struck, China was among the first to offer assistance to LAC countries, providing over 300 million doses of vaccines and nearly 40 million units of medical supplies and equipment, and sending multiple teams of medical experts. All this helped protect the lives of hundreds of millions across the region.We uphold solidarity and coordination and rise to global challenges with resolve.?Together, China and LAC countries champion true multilateralism, uphold international fairness and justice, advance global governance reform, and promote multipolarization of the world and greater democracy in international relations. We have worked together to address global challenges like climate change, and advance progress in global biodiversity governance. China and Brazil jointly issued a six-point common understanding on the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis, which has been endorsed by more than 110 countries, contributing our wisdom and strength to resolving international hotspot issues.Facts have shown that China and LAC countries are advancing hand in hand as a community with a shared future. This community of ours is founded upon equality, powered by mutual benefit and win-win, invigorated by openness and inclusiveness, and dedicated to the people's well-being. It exhibits enduring vitality and holds immense promise.Distinguished Delegates,Friends,The century-defining transformation is accelerating across the globe, with multiple risks compounding one another. Such developments make unity and cooperation among nations indispensable for safeguarding global peace and stability and for promoting global development and prosperity. There are no winners in tariff wars or trade wars. Bullying or hegemonism only leads to self-isolation. China and LAC countries are important members of the Global South. Independence and autonomy are our glorious tradition. Development and revitalization are our inherent right. And fairness and justice are our common pursuit. In the face of seething undercurrents of geopolitical and bloc confrontation and the surging tide of unilateralism and protectionism, China stands ready to join hands with our LAC partners to launch five programs that advance our shared development and revitalization, and contribute to a China-LAC community with a shared future.The first is Solidarity Program.?China will work with LAC countries to support each other on issues bearing on our respective core interests and major concerns. We must enhance exchanges in all fields, and strengthen communication and coordination on major international and regional issues. In the next three years, to facilitate our exchanges on national governance best practices, China will invite 300 members from political parties of CELAC member states every year to visit China. China supports the efforts by LAC countries in increasing their influence on the multilateral stage. We will work with LAC countries to firmly safeguard the international system with the U.N. at its core and the international order underpinned by international law, and to speak with one voice in international and regional affairs.The second is Development Program.?China will work with LAC countries to implement the Global Development Initiative. We will resolutely uphold the multilateral trading system, ensure stable, unimpeded global industrial and supply chains, and promote an international environment of openness and cooperation. We should foster greater synergy between our development strategies, expand high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and bolster cooperation in traditional areas such as infrastructure, agriculture and food, and energy and minerals. We should expand cooperation in emerging areas such as clean energy, 5G telecommunications, the digital economy and artificial intelligence, and carry out the China-LAC Science and Technology Partnership. China will increase imports of quality products from LAC countries, and encourage its enterprises to expand investment in the LAC region. We will provide a RMB66 billion yuan credit line to support LAC countries' development.The third is Civilization Program.?China will work with LAC countries to implement the Global Civilization Initiative. We should uphold the vision of equality, mutual learning, dialogue, and inclusiveness between civilizations, and champion humanity's common values of peace, development, fairness, justice, democracy, and freedom. We should enhance China-LAC civilizational exchanges and mutual learning, including through a conference on China-LAC inter-civilizational dialogue. We should deepen cultural and artistic exchanges and cooperation, and hold the Latin American and Caribbean Arts Season. We should strengthen exchanges and cooperation in cultural heritage fields such as joint archaeological projects, conservation and restoration of ancient and historic sites, and museum exhibitions. We should also carry out collaborative studies of ancient civilizations and enhance cooperation to combat illicit trafficking of cultural property.The fourth is Peace Program.?China will work with LAC countries to implement the Global Security Initiative. China supports the Proclamation of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace and the Declaration of Member States of the Agency for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean. The two sides should cooperate more closely in disaster governance, cybersecurity, counterterrorism, anti-corruption, narcotics control and combating transnational organized crime so as to safeguard security and stability in the region. China will organize law enforcement training programs tailored to the needs of CELAC member states, and do our best to provide equipment assistance.The fifth is People-to-People Connectivity Program.?In the next three years, China will provide CELAC member states with 3,500 government scholarships, 10,000 training opportunities in China, 500 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarships, 300 training opportunities for poverty reduction professionals, and 1,000 funded placements through the Chinese Bridge program. We will initiate 300 "small and beautiful" livelihood projects, actively promote vocational education cooperation programs such as Luban Workshop, and support CELAC member states in developing Chinese language education. We will also launch an exhibition of Chinese films and TV programs under The Bond, and work with LAC countries to translate and introduce 10 premium TV dramas and audiovisual programs annually to each other. China will host the China-LAC tourism dialogue with LAC countries. To facilitate friendly exchanges, China has decided to implement a visa exemption for five LAC countries as the first step, and will expand this policy coverage at proper times.Distinguished Delegates,Friends,As an 11th-century Chinese poet wrote, "Life's greatest joy comes from finding kindred spirits." Latin America has a similar proverb which goes, "The one who has a friend has a treasure." No matter how the world changes, China will always stand by LAC countries as a good friend and a good partner. Let us march forward together on our paths toward modernization, working together to write a new chapter in building a China-LAC community with a shared future.
President Xi Jinping Attended the Opening Ceremony of the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum and Delivered a Keynote Address
On the morning of May 13, President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the Forum of China and Community of Latin American and Caribbean States at the China National Convention Center and delivered a keynote address. President Xi announced that China stands ready to join hands with its Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) partners to launch five programs that advance shared development and revitalization, and contribute to a China-LAC community with a shared future.On this vibrant early summer morning, with the national flags of China and LAC countries and the flags of relevant regional organizations billowing together at the China National Convention Center, President Xi cordially shook hands and took a group photo with President Gustavo Petro of Colombia which holds the current CELAC presidency, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Chilean President Gabriel Boric and heads of delegations from LAC countries and regional organizations.Amid warm applause, President Xi delivered a keynote address entitled "Writing a New Chapter in Building a China-LAC Community with a Shared Future."President Xi recalled attending the opening ceremony of the First Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum in Beijing in 2015 together with LAC delegates, which marked the launch of the China-CELAC Forum, and noted the development of the Forum over the past 10 years from a tender sapling into a towering tree with dedicated nurturing of both sides. He reviewed progress in the following aspects: Standing shoulder to shoulder and supporting each other, LAC countries that have diplomatic ties with China have been consistently committed to the one-China principle, and China firmly supports LAC countries in pursuing development paths suited to their national conditions, safeguarding sovereignty and independence, and opposing external interference. Riding the tide of progress together to pursue win-win cooperation and embracing the trend of economic globalization, the two sides have deepened cooperation in trade, investment, finance, science and technology, infrastructure, and many other fields and carried out high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. Uniting in tough times to conquer challenges through mutual support, China and LAC countries have collaborated on disaster prevention, mitigation and relief and on joint response to hurricanes, earthquakes and other natural disasters as well as the pandemic of the century. Upholding solidarity and coordination and rising to global challenges with resolve, China and LAC countries champion true multilateralism, uphold international fairness and justice, advance global governance reform, and promote multipolarization of the world and greater democracy in international relations. President Xi said facts have shown that China and LAC countries are advancing hand in hand as a community with a shared future, and this community is founded upon equality, powered by mutual benefit and win-win, invigorated by openness and inclusiveness, and dedicated to the people's well-being, exhibiting enduring vitality and holding immense promise.President Xi stressed that the century-defining transformation is accelerating across the globe, with multiple risks compounding one another, which makes unity and cooperation among nations indispensable for safeguarding global peace and stability and for promoting global development and prosperity. He said that there are no winners in tariff wars or trade wars, and bullying or hegemonism only leads to self-isolation. Pointing to the fact that China and LAC countries are important members of the Global South, he said that independence and autonomy is their glorious tradition, development and revitalization is their inherent right, and fairness and justice is their common pursuit. President Xi expressed China's readiness to join hands with LAC partners to launch five programs that advance shared development and revitalization, and contribute to a China-LAC community with a shared future.?The first is Solidarity Program. China will work with LAC countries to continue to support each other on issues bearing on their respective core interests and major concerns, firmly safeguard the international system with the U.N. at its core and the international order underpinned by international law, and to speak with one voice in international and regional affairs. In the next three years, China will invite 300 members from political parties of CELAC member states every year to visit China.The second is Development Program. China will work with LAC countries to implement the Global Development Initiative. They will resolutely uphold the multilateral trading system, ensure stable, unimpeded global industrial and supply chains, and promote an international environment of openness and cooperation. They will foster greater synergy between their development strategies and expand high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China will increase imports of quality products from LAC countries, and encourage its enterprises to expand investment in the LAC region.The third is Civilization Program. China will work with LAC countries to implement the Global Civilization Initiative. They should uphold the vision of equality, mutual learning, dialogue, and inclusiveness between civilizations, and champion humanity's common values of peace, development, fairness, justice, democracy, and freedom. They should enhance China-LAC civilizational exchanges and mutual learning, including through a conference on China-LAC inter-civilizational dialogue.The fourth is Peace Program. China will work with LAC countries to implement the Global Security Initiative. The two sides will cooperate more closely in disaster governance, cybersecurity, counterterrorism, anti-corruption, narcotics control and combating transnational organized crime so as to safeguard security and stability in the region.The fifth is People-to-People Connectivity Program. In the next three years, China will provide CELAC member states with 3,500 government scholarships, 10,000 training opportunities in China, 500 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarships, 300 training opportunities for poverty reduction professionals, and 1,000 funded placements through the Chinese Bridge program. China will initiate 300 "small and beautiful" livelihood projects, and support CELAC member states in developing Chinese language education. China will implement a visa exemption for five LAC countries as the first step, and will expand this policy coverage at proper times.President Xi concluded by emphasizing that no matter how the world changes, China will always stand by LAC countries as a good friend and a good partner, march forward together with them on the paths toward modernization, and work together with them to write a new chapter in building a China-LAC community with a shared future.Colombian President and the current CELAC president Gustavo Petro, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Chilean President Gabriel Boric, and President of the New Development Bank and former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff also delivered addresses. The Special Representative of President Yamandú Orsi of Uruguay, the incoming CELAC president, read a congratulatory message from his president. They spoke highly of the fruitful outcomes of the CELAC-China Forum in the past decade and expressed appreciation for China's great contribution to advancing LAC-China cooperation and economic and social development in Latin America. They reiterated their commitment to the one-China principle, and commended President Xi's proposals of building a community with a shared future for mankind, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative for opening up bright prospects for world peace, prosperity and progress. They agreed that in a world full of uncertainties, LAC countries and China should work together in solidarity, keep moving forward in building an LAC-China community with a shared future, and jointly create a bright future for LAC-China cooperation. They believe the two sides should uphold mutual respect and firmly support each other in standing up for their sovereignty and independently chosen development paths; further synergize development strategies of Latin American countries with the Belt and Road Initiative, and advance cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure, agriculture, science and technology, new energy and education for the benefit of both sides; facilitate exchanges and dialogue among civilizations and enhance mutual understanding and affinity between their peoples; and resolutely uphold the authority of the U.N., safeguard global and regional peace and stability, support multilateralism and free trade, oppose unilateralism, protectionism, power politics and bullying, and protect the common interests of counties in the Global South.At noon, President Xi held a welcoming banquet for the leaders of LAC countries and heads of delegations.Cai Qi and Yin Li were present at the events.Wang Yi moderated the opening ceremony.
Xi Jinping Attends the?Celebrations Marking the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union
On May 9, 2025 local time, Russia held grand celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union. President Xi Jinping and leaders from over 20 countries and international organizations around the world, upon invitation,?attended?the?events.Moscow in May is lush with greenery and flowers in full bloom, with Victory Day flags fluttering in the breeze. The magnificent Red Square is filled with a solemn and majestic atmosphere of the celebrations.Xi Jinping arrived at the Kremlin, where he was warmly greeted with a friendly handshake by Russian President Vladimir Putin. President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin then walked together to the Red Square?and?took their seats at the main reviewing stand.At 10:00 a.m., as the chimes of the Kremlin clock rang, the celebrations began. As the military band played "The Sacred War", the honor guards marched in, escorting the national flag of Russia and the Victory Banner of?the Great Patriotic War.President Vladimir Putin delivered a speech, stating that the Soviet Union defended peace and freedom for all humanity at the cost of tens of millions of lives. He said, "We will forever remember the moment of victory?and?carry forward the legacy of our forefathers. We will?stand united and always uphold the sacred glory". Vladimir Putin?said the Chinese people fought bravely, and he highly commended their contributions?to forging a shared future for mankind.?He said, "We will remember?the history of World War II and draw lessons from?it.?Victory is sacred, history must not be distorted, and the dignity of the victors must not be undermined. History and justice are always on our side."Following Vladimir Putin's speech, the grand military parade began as the military band played the Russian national anthem and gun salutes echoed across the Red Square. Marching in unison, troop formations participating in the parade passed through the square one after another.?In the "historical" part of the parade, Russian service members, dressed in uniforms from the era of the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, marched with high morale as they held high the military flags and firmly carried weapons of that time, evoking memories of the years of resistance against fascism.?In the "modern" part, formations of Russia's various military branches and modern weaponry units lined up in precise order and passed by the reviewing stand. The Russian Aerospace Forces' flight formations roared overhead, soaring across the skies above the Red Square, as the stirring melody of "Victory Day" echoed throughout the square.?Armed forces formations from more than 10 countries, including China, were also invited to participate in the parade.?The guard of honor of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, with dignified bearing and high morale, marched across the Red Square in firm and orderly steps.Following the celebrations, Xi?Jinping, along with other leaders, walked from the Red Square to Alexander Garden, where they laid flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and observed a moment of silence.?The leaders then took a group photo.At noon?on the same day, President Xi Jinping attended a banquet hosted by President Vladimir Putin in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the?Victory in the Great Patriotic War?of the Soviet Union.Cai Qi, Wang Yi and others attended the above activities.
Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico
On the evening of May 9, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico in Moscow on the sidelines of the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union.Xi Jinping pointed out that promoting the all-round, in-depth, and high-level development of China-Slovakia relations serves the fundamental interests of both peoples and accords with the historical trend of openness, cooperation, and mutual benefit. Xi Jinping said that the important common understandings they reached during Robert Fico's visit to China last November are being actively implemented, and the China-Slovakia strategic partnership has moved into a "fast lane". Both sides should continue to deepen traditional friendship, expand exchanges and cooperation in various fields, pursue high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and promote the steady and sustained development of China-Slovakia relations and China-Europe relations. China welcomes Slovakia's participation as the guest of honor at the 4th China-CEEC Expo, which will help boost exports of high-quality Slovak products to China. China is glad to see more Chinese enterprises invest and do business in Slovakia. China is ready to work with Slovakia and other countries to strengthen solidarity and cooperation in addressing challenges and upholding international fairness and justice. Xi Jinping expressed the hope that Slovakia will play a constructive role in promoting the sound and steady development of China-EU relations.Robert Fico said that deepening the Slovakia-China strategic partnership is among the top priorities of Slovakia's foreign policy. Slovakia will firmly adhere to the one-China policy, actively advance friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation with China, enhance trade and investment cooperation, strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and push for greater development of bilateral relations. Noting that a sound and stable EU-China relationship serves the common interests of both sides, Robert Fico said that Slovakia is committed to promoting the development of EU-China relations. Slovakia supports major initiatives proposed by China, such as building a community with a shared future for mankind, and appreciates China's positions on and constructive role in issues related to Ukraine and the Middle East. The Slovak side is willing to join hands with China to uphold multilateralism, safeguard free trade rules, and maintain the stability of global industrial and supply chains.Cai Qi, Wang Yi and others were present.
Xi Jinping Meets with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Moros
On the evening of May 9, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping met with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Moros in Moscow on the sidelines of the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union.Xi Jinping pointed out, China and Venezuela are good partners of mutual trust and common development. The two sides have forged an ironclad friendship amid the evolving international landscape. Since the two countries elevated bilateral relations to an all-weather strategic partnership in 2023, exchanges across various fields and at all levels have been vigorous, with continuous growth in bilateral trade and new progress in investment cooperation and people-to-people exchanges. The China-Venezuela friendship has become more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. China has always viewed and developed relations with Venezuela from a strategic and long-term perspective. It will, as always, firmly support Venezuela in safeguarding state sovereignty, national dignity and social stability. China is ready to work with Venezuela to enhance the exchange of governance experiences, continue to deepen practical cooperation in various areas and take bilateral relations to new heights, so as to deliver more benefits to the two peoples. China is ready to work with Venezuela and other Latin American countries to firmly uphold the U.N.-centered international system and the international order underpinned by international law, and promote the steady and sustained progress in building a community with a shared future between China and Latin America and the Caribbean.Nicolás Maduro Moros said, China is a great friend of Venezuela, expressing his gratitude for China's longstanding and selfless support in safeguarding Venezuela's national sovereignty and advancing its economic and social development. Venezuela is looking forward to strengthening its all-weather strategic partnership with China and deepening cooperation in trade, energy, agriculture, science and technology, education and other fields for more tangible results, so as to deliver more benefits to the two peoples. Noting that President Xi Jinping's vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind has opened up bright prospects for world peace and development, Nicolás Maduro Moros said, Venezuela is ready to strengthen coordination and cooperation with China to uphold multilateralism, defend international fairness and justice, and safeguard the common interests of the international community.Cai Qi, Wang Yi and others were present.
Xi Jinping Meets with President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez
On the afternoon of May 9, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping met with President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez in Moscow on the sidelines of the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union.Xi Jinping pointed out that in recent years, he has held multiple meetings with Comrade President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez and jointly led China-Cuba relations into a new stage featuring deeper political mutual trust, closer strategic coordination and stronger public support. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Cuba. China is ready to work with Cuba to further strengthen their ironclad friendship, build a closer China-Cuba community with a shared future, and set an example of solidarity and cooperation between socialist countries and sincere interaction between developing countries. Both sides should enhance exchanges at all levels and deepen cooperation across the board, so that high-level political mutual trust will remain a defining feature of the relationships between the two parties and the two countries. China firmly supports Cuba in upholding its national sovereignty, opposing external interference and blockade, and advancing its economic and social development. As important members of the Global South, the two sides should strengthen coordination and cooperation within such frameworks as BRICS and the China-CELAC Forum, jointly oppose power politics, unilateralism and bullying, and uphold international fairness and justice.Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez said that Cuba and China are close friends and brothers. Cuba appreciates China's long-standing and strong support for Cuba's economic and social development. Cuba firmly adheres to the one-China principle and is willing to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation with China, enhance people-to-people friendly exchanges, strengthen coordination and collaboration in international and regional affairs, and advance the building of a community with a shared future, so as to promote greater development of bilateral relations. The Cuban side supports the three major global initiatives and is willing to work with China to oppose unilateralism and protectionism and safeguard the common interests of the international community.Cai Qi, Wang Yi and others were present.
