In a significant move towards enhancing regional stability and economic growth, the Chinese premier, Li Qiang, announced on Wednesday that China is set to deepen its trilateral cooperation with Russia and Mongolia. This declaration was made during a high-profile meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene at the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Islamabad.
Premier Li emphasized the importance of fostering mutual trust and strengthening coordination among the three nations. \"China is ready to work with Russia and Mongolia to promote more sustainable and productive trilateral cooperation,\" he stated. He highlighted the goal of sharing development opportunities, safeguarding common interests, and embarking on a new chapter of cooperation that benefits the people of all three countries.
Echoing these sentiments, Prime Ministers Mishustin and Oyun-Erdene acknowledged the steady progress of trilateral initiatives under the strategic guidance of their leaders. They pointed out the expanded exchanges and dialogues across various fields, underscoring how these collaborations cater to the common needs of China, Russia, and Mongolia while fostering the region's stable development.
The leaders also pledged to align key economic initiatives such as the Eurasian Economic Union, the Steppe Road Program, and the Belt and Road Initiative. By accelerating the construction of an economic corridor that links the three countries, they aim to enhance cooperation in critical sectors like transportation, energy, and people-to-people exchanges.
This trilateral partnership marks a significant step towards integrated regional development, leveraging each country's strengths to build a more interconnected and prosperous Eurasia.
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China ready to join Russia, Mongolia for deeper trilateral cooperation
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