Putin wished Xi prosperity and “new successes” (File)

Moscow:

Russian President Vladimir Putin despatched his “warmest congratulations” to Xi Jinping on Sunday, after his Chinese counterpart secured a historic third time period as head of the Communist Party of China.

The Kremlin mentioned Putin instructed Xi he seemed ahead to persevering with to develop a “comprehensive partnership” between Russia and China.

Putin mentioned he could be “happy to continue our constructive dialogue and close common work aimed at strengthening the strategic cooperation between our countries,” based on an announcement from the Kremlin, as he wished Xi prosperity and “new successes”.

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