Xi arrives in Russia on three-day state visit

President Xi Jinping arrived at the Moscow Vnukovo Airport on Monday to kick off his three-day state visit to Russia.

In written remarks delivered upon arrival, Xi noted that China and Russia have consolidated and grown the bilateral relationship on the basis of no-alliance, no-confrontation and not targeting any third party.

The two sides have set a fine example for developing a new model of major country relations featuring mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, he said.

"The growth of China-Russia relations has not only brought tangible benefits to the people of our two countries, but also made key contributions to the development and progress of the world," he said.

He said Beijing will continue to work with Moscow to safeguard the international system with the United Nations at its core, the international order underpinned by the international law, and basic norms of international relations based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.

"China will work with Russia to uphold true multilateralism, promote a multi-polar world and greater democracy in international relations, and help make global governance more just and equitable," he said.

The president expressed confidence that the visit will produce fruitful results, and inject fresh impetus into the sound and steady growth of China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era.