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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Moscow, March 27 (Xinhua) — A seminar titled "Together for High-Quality Development, Together Strengthening Strategic Cooperation," dedicated to the outcomes of the "two sessions" (the Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and the Fourth Session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)), held in early March, was held on Friday at the Chinese Embassy in Moscow. Participants, including politicians, leading Russian Sinologists, international relations experts, university professors, public figures, and media representatives, discussed the significance of the decisions made at the sessions for China's development and the strengthening of Sino-Russian strategic cooperation.
As Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui stated at the opening of the seminar, the annual sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) are the most important events in China's political life. "This year's sessions focused on high-quality development, scientific and technological innovation, green transformation, rule of law, and other key tasks," he noted.
The Chinese diplomat also noted that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Chinese-Russian strategic partnership and cooperation, and the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation between China and Russia. "Chinese-Russian strategic cooperation rests on a solid foundation of eternal good-neighborliness and friendship, mutually beneficial cooperation, and mutual benefit. This is the source of strength for the high level of mutual trust and the foundation for the development of high-quality cooperation," he emphasized.
In his speech, Ivan Melnikov, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the Russian-Chinese Friendship Society (RCFS), emphasized that China faces a number of important tasks within the 15th Five-Year Plan: maintaining economic growth through innovative development, strengthening domestic demand, reducing vulnerability to external pressure by strengthening scientific and technological self-sufficiency, and simultaneously improving the quality of life. "Clearly, such a comprehensive approach to economic development will positively impact the situation not only within China but also internationally, creating new opportunities for deepening cooperation between our countries," he asserted.
Another important theme of the "two sessions," according to I. Melnikov, is the expansion of openness and improvement of the investment climate in China. He believes this sends an important signal to Russia as well. "We see that despite the general international turbulence, Beijing is not retreating into a closed economy model, but is striving to combine internal stability with maintaining channels for external economic interaction. For bilateral relations, this means that cooperation with Russia will continue to develop not only as politically significant but also as an economically effective avenue," explained the chairman of the RCDC.
Andrey Denisov, First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs and former Russian Ambassador to China, noted that this year's "two sessions" are of special nature and significance. "First, they provide responses to heightened challenges, both internal and external. Second, they open a new five-year period for the country's long-term development," he noted.
According to A. Denisov, his main impression from the "two sessions" is that, despite all the tectonic shifts on the global stage, China's foreign policy remains consistent and stable, and China's initiative to reform global governance is gaining additional relevance. "China, with its stability and determined development, brings enormous positive energy to a world full of uncertainty, infusing it with precious stability," the diplomat stated.
In summing up, the seminar participants noted that the decisions of the "two sessions" demonstrate China's strategic approach, which serves as an example for Russia, and that the priorities of the 15th Five-Year Plan align with the interests of Russian-Chinese cooperation. All of this creates a solid foundation for further rapprochement between the two countries.
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