In a significant development, China and Russia have agreed to bolster their strategic consultation and cooperation, signaling a deepening partnership in the face of unprecedented global changes.
Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs and a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, emphasized the importance of strategic communication during his meeting with Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council, in St. Petersburg on Tuesday.
Reflecting on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations, Wang highlighted the consistent exchanges and implementation of key agreements that have solidified their eternal good-neighborliness, comprehensive strategic coordination, and mutually beneficial cooperation.
China expressed its support for Russia's role as the rotating chair of BRICS, aiming to enhance mutual trust and cooperation among BRICS nations. Wang stressed the intention to develop BRICS into a major channel for emerging powers and a platform for solidarity and cooperation of the \"Global South.\"
Shoigu acknowledged the high level of strategic cooperation between Russia and China and reiterated Russia's commitment to strengthening this partnership. He also expressed optimism about the upcoming BRICS summit in Kazan next month.
Both leaders committed to advocating true multilateralism and discussed the Ukraine crisis. Russia welcomed the \"six-point consensus\" proposed by China and Brazil, expressing hope for international recognition and an early ceasefire.
Wang affirmed China's objective stance on the Ukraine issue, pledging to enhance balance, objectivity, and rationality in the international discourse to foster conditions for a political resolution.
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