Xi calls on China, Russia to maintain global strategic stability, uphold int'l justice

KAZAN, Russia, Oct. 22 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday urged China and Russia to deepen comprehensive strategic coordination, jointly maintain global strategic stability and uphold international fairness and justice.

Xi made the remarks in his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Next year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, he noted.

China and Russia, both permanent members of the UN Security Council and major countries in the world, should strengthen communication and coordination within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, promote a correct view of World War II history, and firmly uphold the UN-centered international system, he said.

In response, Putin said Russia is ready to continue to maintain close high-level exchanges and strategic communication and coordination with China in international affairs, and jointly safeguard international fairness, justice and global strategic stability.