During their conversation, Xi noted that since the beginning of this year, bilateral relations have maintained a sound development momentum in the face of global turbulence and transformations.
China is ready to work with Russia to give full play to the political advantages of bilateral relations and push for more achievements in all-round pragmatic cooperation, Xi said.
There is no limit to mutual trust between China and Russia and no forbidden zone for their strategic cooperation, with their connection "a true example of a new type of relations between major countries", Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a news conference.
The two nations should more loudly voice their positions on global governance and come up with concrete and pragmatic plans on global issues, including the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.
Xi and Putin will look back on the development of bilateral ties this year and the outcomes gained from bilateral cooperation, and they will plan the development of ties in the coming year.