Xi Applauds Putin Re-election, Hails 'best Level' Ties

Xi applauds Putin re-election, hails 'best level' ties

Beijing, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Mar, 2018 ) :Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday congratulated Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on his re-election, saying Beijing was willing to work with Moscow to bring ties to a "higher level".

Putin won in a landslide on Sunday, one day after China's parliament unanimously re-appointed Xi to a second term.

Xi has drawn comparison with Putin as the Chinese leader has consolidated power and gained a path to indefinite rule after the rubber-stamp National People's Congress lifted presidential term limits last week.

"Currently, the China-Russia comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership is at the best level in history, which sets an example for building a new type of international relations," Xi said in a congratulatory message to Putin, according to the official Xinhua news agency.