President Putin Says Russia And China Could Become World Leaders In IT And AI

Presidents Putin and Xi Jinping led their respective delegations at a meeting in the Kremlin. (Source: Mikhail Tereshenko / TASS via Kremlin)

JAKARTA - Moscow and Beijing can become world leaders in information technology (IT), network security and artificial intelligence (AI), thanks to their rich scientific potential, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a Russia-China talks with Beijing delegation led directly by Xi Jinping.

"By combining our rich scientific potential and production capabilities, Russia and China can become world leaders in information technology, network security and artificial intelligence," President Putin said.

Furthermore, President Putin said, the key to sustainable development of Russia and China is "ensuring the sovereignty of technology."

"We propose to follow the path of increasing strategic sectoral partnerships," added President Putin.

Earlier, President Xi Jinping asked China and Russia to jointly protect the energy security of the two countries, according to a China Central Television report.

He conveyed this in a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow, before President Putin received it in the Kremlin.

"We need to jointly protect the energy security of the two countries, expand bilateral trade and economic relations," said President Xi.

President Xi also noted, "It is important to strengthen Russia-China cooperation in the field of scientific research innovation, (and) to promote the development of sustainable bilateral cooperation."

He also stressed, "It is important to properly implement the year of Russia-Chinese Cooperation in the Field of Physical Culture and Sports, (and) to promote the organization of various events."

As previously reported, President Putin welcomed Leader Xi in an official ceremony at the Hall of St George, the Kremlin Palace on Tuesday afternoon. He arrived at the main entrance and walked to the second floor along the main stairs, with honorary guard on both sides.

The two leaders of the big country greeted each other. Orchestra plays the national anthem of Russia and China. Members of delegates from the two countries attended the ceremony.