Vladimir Putin believes that balanced decisions on the issue of recognition of vaccines and vaccine certificates were achieved thanks to the solidarity of Russia and China, shown at the G20 summit in Rome in 2021.
The president expressed his point of view in a post published on the Kremlin website. article on cooperation between Moscow and Beijing. He noted that the position of the Russian Federation and China also helped in matters of international cooperation to restore economic growth, optimize the energy transition, and reduce the risks of digitalization.
The President noted that Russia is grateful to Beijing for establishing the production of Sputnik V vaccines in China and “Sputnik Light”, as well as for the timely supply of protective equipment to the Russian Federation. Putin expressed hope that cooperation in this sector would also be strengthened.
The President of the Russian Federation wrote an article on interaction with Beijing on the eve of his visit to China. Putin will arrive there on 4 February. He will take part in the Opening Ceremony of the Gamesas well as hold a series of negotiations on major economic and political issues.