The stability and certainty of China-Russia relations are particularly “precious” in the face of an international landscape intertwined with change and chaos, Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) said yesterday during a meeting with Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov in Beijing.
The strong vitality and exemplary significance of the friendship treaty between the two countries stand out even more under such a backdrop, Xi said.
China and Russia need to use closer and stronger strategic collaboration to defend the legitimate interests of both nations and safeguard the unity of global south countries, state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) reported Xi as saying.
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He also called for the two countries to showcase the responsibility and commitment of major powers and permanent members of the UN Security Council, the report said.
“Firmly uphold and practice multilateralism, work together to revitalize the authority and vitality of the United Nations,” he was quoted as saying. “Promote the development of the international order in a more just and reasonable direction.”
Xi touted the value of the two nations’ ties, but he did not specify what he referred to as chaos and changes in the international context.
Ties between China and Russia have deepened in the past few years, particularly following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited China in September, with Xi welcoming his counterpart as an “old friend.”
Putin also addressed Xi as “dear friend.”
Xi yesterday said the foreign ministries of both countries would need to fully implement the consensus reached between him and Putin, calling for strengthening strategic communication and close diplomatic coordination.
He also urged them to promote the comprehensive strategic partnership between Beijing and Moscow to “stand higher, walk more steadily and go further.”
CCTV reported that Lavrov said Russian-Chinese relations demonstrated high resilience in a complex external environment, pointing to good momentum in trade and investment cooperation, and close coordination in the UN and other multilateral platforms.
Russia is willing to work with China to uphold international fairness and justice, push their ties to achieve greater development and make greater contributions to world peace, among other goals, Lavrov said.
Lavrov arrived in China on Tuesday for a two-day trip at the invitation of Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi (王毅).
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