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Mishustin Meets Xi as Russia and China Seal New Cooperation Deals

A joint communiqué with fresh cooperation deals aims to steady ties after a sharp trade slowdown.

Overview

  • Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin concluded a two-day visit by meeting President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People after talks with Premier Li Qiang in Hangzhou.
  • Both sides issued a joint communiqué and signed documents including customs cooperation and a 2026–2030 satellite navigation roadmap, with additional accords reported on humanitarian cooperation and nuclear materials control.
  • Chinese leaders said Beijing is ready to deepen cooperation across trade, energy, technology and people-to-people exchanges to protect shared development and security interests.
  • The joint communiqué recorded Russia’s reaffirmation of the one‑China principle and opposition to Taiwan independence.
  • Officials highlighted economic headwinds as bilateral trade fell 9.4% in the first nine months of 2025, while stressing greater use of national currencies and efforts to boost mutual investment.