In a significant diplomatic move, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov met in Beijing on Tuesday to pave the way for enhanced cooperation between the two nations.
The discussions centered around strengthening practical collaboration across various sectors, with both sides expressing optimism about the future of their partnership. Wang Yi extended heartfelt congratulations to President Vladimir Putin on his recent reelection, reaffirming China's commitment to supporting Russia's development and the Russian people's chosen path.
Highlighting the strategic importance of China-Russia relations, Wang emphasized their irreplaceable role in maintaining global stability. He pointed out that as two major neighboring countries, fostering strong ties serves the fundamental interests of both peoples.
Wang Yi expressed China's readiness to align development plans with Russia's, aiming to create synergistic growth and promote cooperative initiatives across multiple fields. Meanwhile, Sergey Lavrov underscored the foundation of their relationship: mutual respect, equal cooperation, and trustworthy dialogue.
Lavrov affirmed Russia's adherence to the one-China principle and expressed eagerness to deepen economic and trade cooperation. Additionally, Russia voiced its support for China's Global Security Initiative, highlighting a mutual goal to establish a more just and democratic international order through multilateral collaboration.
The meeting concluded with a joint press conference where Wang Yi hailed the China-Russia partnership as a model of friendly interaction and win-win cooperation among major nations, setting a positive example on the global stage.
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