On March 19, 2018, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to President-elect Vladimir Putin of Russia.
In the congratulatory message, Xi Jinping pointed out that over recent years, the Russian people have united as one in firmly advancing on the path of strengthening the nation, realizing rejuvenation and development, scoring remarkable achievements in economic and social development, and playing an important and constructive role in international affairs. It is believed that Russia will surely continue achieving new notable success in its national development. The China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination is at its best in history at present, setting a good example for the building of a new type of international relations featuring mutual respect, fairness, justice, and win-win cooperation, and a community with a shared future for mankind. China is willing to make joint efforts with Russia to constantly elevate bilateral relations to new heights at a high level, boost respective development in the two countries, and promote peace and tranquility of the region and the world.