The president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, today congratulated his Chinese counterpart and “friend”, Xi Jinpingfor having achieved a third five-year presidential termand assured that the two allies will continue the fruitful cooperation between both countries.
In a telegram, Putin considers that the decision of the National People’s Assembly (ANP) to ratify the permanence of the Chinese head of state in power until 2028 “is a testimony of recognition of their merits” as the top leader of the Asian giant.
It also implies “broad support for his policy of further China’s social and economic development, and the protection of national interests on the world stage,” Putin said.
“Russia highly appreciates your personal contribution to strengthening relations of integral association and strategic cooperation between our States”, stressed the head of the Kremlin.
The Russian president was also “convinced that, acting together, we will ensure the construction of a fruitful Russian-Chinese cooperation in various fields”.
“We will continue coordinating joint work on the most important issues on the regional and international agenda,” he emphasized.
“I sincerely wish you, dear friend, further success in your state activities for the benefit of the friendly Chinese people, as well as good health and prosperity,” Putin concludes his telegram to Xi.
The Chinese regime of Xi Jinping consolidated its power on Friday after the National People’s Assembly appointed him for a third five year term (2023-2028) unprecedented among its predecessors.
The plenary session of the PNA ratified the permanence of Xi, also secretary general of the ruler communist party (CCP), after the body approved in 2018 a constitutional amendment that removed the limit of two consecutive terms five years for Chinese presidents.
The result of the vote by the deputies, announced shortly before 11:00 local time, was final: 2,952 votes in favour, zero against and no abstentions.
It was not an unexpected result given that parliament is in practice subjugated by the communist partywhich in October already re-elected him for another five years as secretary general and head of the army, the two most powerful positions in the country.
(With information from EFE and AFP)
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