Xi speaks with Putin, calling on China, Russia to uphold int'l fairness, justice

习主席对话普京，号召中国，俄罗斯支持国际社会的公平与公正

BEIJING, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday said he is willing to work with Russian President Vladimir Putin to continue guiding bilateral relations towards a new height in the new year.

本周二中国国家主席习近平说，他愿意同俄罗斯总统弗拉基米尔 普京一道，在新的一年里继续指导双边关系向着新的高度发展。

Speaking with Putin in a video meeting, Xi called for coping with uncertainties of the external environment with the stability and resilience of China-Russia relations, jointly promoting the development and revitalization of the two countries, and upholding international fairness and justice.

在同普京总统的视频会议中，习主席号召，通过稳定及富有弹性的中俄关系来处理外部环境的不确定性，共同推动两国发展与复兴，并共同支持国际社会的公平与公正。

The two heads of state exchanged festive greetings for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year.

两国首脑还在中国农历春节即将来临之际，交换了新年祝福。

Xi recalled the three meetings he had with Putin last year, which led to a range of important common understandings. He also said last year marked the 75th anniversary of the China-Russia diplomatic relations, which feature permanent good-neighborly friendship, comprehensive strategic coordination and mutually beneficial cooperation, and have become increasingly dynamic.