Translated by ChatGPT, edited by Sinocism.com.

Source: CCTV | October 22, 2026

CCTV News (Xinwen Lianbo): On the afternoon of October 21 local time, State Council Premier Li Qiang met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg.

央视网消息（新闻联播）：当地时间10月21日下午，国务院总理李强在圣彼得堡会见俄罗斯总统普京。

Li conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from President Xi Jinping to President Putin. Li said that since the beginning of this year, the two heads of state had met twice and made further plans for deepening China-Russia relations and cooperation. China is willing to strengthen strategic communication with Russia, consolidate political mutual trust, expand practical cooperation in energy, trade, transportation and other fields, and promote common prosperity for both countries. China is willing to coordinate more closely with Russia on multilateral platforms, safeguard their common interests, and uphold fairness and justice.

李强转达习近平主席对普京总统的亲切问候和良好祝愿。李强表示，今年以来，两国元首两度会晤，就深化中俄关系与合作作出进一步规划。中方愿同俄方加强战略沟通，夯实政治互信，加强能源、经贸、交通运输等务实合作，促进两国共同繁荣。中方愿同俄方密切在多边平台的配合，捍卫共同利益，维护公平正义。

Putin asked Li to convey his sincere greetings to President Xi Jinping and wished the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee every success. Putin said China had been, remained, and would continue to be Russia’s closest and most reliable partner. Russia is willing to deepen practical cooperation with China in all fields and supports China in hosting this year’s APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting.

普京请李强转达对习近平主席的诚挚问候，预祝中国共产党二十届五中全会成功举行。普京表示，中国过去、现在和将来都是俄方最亲密、最可靠的伙伴。俄方愿同中方深化各领域务实合作，支持中方主办今年亚太经合组织领导人非正式会议。

Wu Zhenglong attended the meeting.

吴政隆参加会见。