President Putin congratulates world leaders on New Year

Mr. Putin expressed hope for establishing dialogue with the United States, readiness for joint work with Germany, noted the importance of cooperation with China and helping Syria.

On December 30, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent New Year greetings to world leaders, heads of foreign governments and a series of leaders of international organizations.

In his congratulatory messages, the Russian leader expressed hope for establishing dialogue with the United States, declared his readiness to continue joint work with Germany, noted the importance of cooperation with China, and promised to continue helping Syria.

Photo: RIA Novosti.

In his message to US President Donald Trump, the Russian President highlighted the importance of Russia-US dialogue, because cooperation between Moscow and Washington creates conditions for strategic stability in the world.

According to the Russian leader, the basis for the development of relations between Russia and the United States should be the principles of equality and mutual respect. This will allow to move towards building a practical and long-term cooperation.

In his congratulatory message to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the Russian President assured that Moscow will continue to support Damascus in protecting the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as continuing the political reconciliation process. The Russian leader hopes that in the new year, fundamental changes for the better will continue in Syria.

Earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces in Syria to begin withdrawing from the Middle Eastern country, but affirmed that Moscow would maintain the Hmeymim base in Latakia province as well as the Tartous naval port for the long term./.

According to VOV