2023-10-17 17:38:00
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing as part of a two-day visit for the first time since February 4, 2022. During the trip, he will take part in the international forum “One Belt, One Road” and hold negotiations with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders of foreign countries. URA.RU has collected the main things that happened on the first day of the Russian president’s visit to the Chinese capital.
Vladimir Putin discussed the situation in Europe with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The Russian leader noted that although the positions of Russia and Hungary do not always coincide, it is important to have the opportunity to exchange views with one of the EU countries, both on bilateral relations and on the situation in the world and in Europe. Putin emphasized the ability of the Hungarian politician to persistently, consistently and tactfully defend his interests. Orban, in turn, said that Budapest seeks to “save everything it can” in relations with Russia. He also noted that Hungary has never sought confront Moscow, but, on the contrary, always planned to expand cooperation. During a meeting with Prime Minister of Thailand Setthu Thaweesin, Vladimir Putin assured of his desire to make every effort to develop relations between Moscow and Bangkok. Putin noted that almost a million Russian tourists visited Thailand in 2023 and promised to continue active cooperation in the international arena to achieve intensive development of the two countries. Thavisin appealed to the Russian President for support in developing trade in agricultural products between the two countries. During a meeting with Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong, Putin said that relations between Russia and Vietnam are developing positively. The head of state also noted that in the first six months of this year, trade turnover between Russia and Vietnam increased by 6%, despite the decline last year. Vo Van Thuong answer wished Russia’s strengthening and development during Putin’s presidency. The Russian president said US leader Joe Biden needs to continue learning to overcome his desire to suppress Putin, which the American leader expressed in a recent speech. The Russian leader noted that studying will help avoid the desire to suppress others and emphasized the importance of respect for others and finding compromises. According to the head of state, this year Russia has supplied a million tons of grain to Pakistan, which indicates Moscow’s readiness to fulfill all its obligations. Putin, during talks with acting Prime Minister of Pakistan Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar, also noted a good harvest of 137-138 million tons this year and emphasized that Moscow has traditionally been a supplier of food, including grain, to Pakistan and is ready to continue cooperation in this area. Russia and Laos have good political ties, but it is necessary to develop economic cooperation, Vladimir Putin noted. He expressed this position during a meeting with Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith, emphasizing the importance of complementing political relations with economic cooperation. A meeting was also held with the President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh. During the negotiations, Putin expressed hope for active progress in the construction of the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline through Mongolia to China, noting that all parties are interested and ready to work on this project.
The last time Putin traveled to Beijing was in early February 2022. The visit was related to the Winter Olympic Games in China.
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