CRI听力:Xi: China and Russia Should Ensure Shared History During War is Not Forgotten

Chinese President Xi Jinping, coming fresh off his time in-front of Chinese veterans and current troops, has told Vladimir Putin the two should be working together to ensure their shared history during the war is not forgotten.

"As time passes, young people know less about the war than those before them. History is also being forgotten and distorted. We have reached a consensus on this, and we should work more closely to protect our shared legacy of the War."

At the same time, the Chinese President is also suggesting both China and Russia have a legacy to uphold.

"Both China and Russia, as some of the decisive battlefields of World War II in Asia and Europe, saw our troops make great sacrifices and contributions to the victory. As we are both founding members of the United Nations and permanent members of the UN Security Council, we need to shoulder the responsibility for world peace and stability."

For his part, Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken time to laud Thursday's display at Tian'anmen.

"I am glad to attend the memorial events here in China and was deeply impressed by the grand commemoration and military parade. The attendances of the two militaries at each others' World War Two commemorations are of great significance to the bilateral ties."

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have also overseen the signing of a number of bilateral agreements.

They've also discussed particulars about the Silk Road program.

Thursday's meeting is the third of the year between the Chinese and Russian leaders.

Putin's trip to Beijing is a reciprocal visit following Xi Jinping attendance at Russia's V-Day Parade in Moscow on May 9th.

For CRI, I'm Poornima Weerasekara.