Wang Yi Meets with Russian Foreign Minister: China and Russia Coordinate on the International Stage
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met in Beijing to reaffirm their strategic partnership and coordinate on global issues. They discussed preparations for a summit between their heads of state later this year and exchanged views on the US-Iran conflict, the Ukraine crisis, and the promotion of a multipolar world order.
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(CNA, Taipei, 15th) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the 14th, stated that China-Russia relations "are not afraid of floating clouds obscuring the view," and that the two sides coordinate on the international stage, demonstrating to the world that there is still a right path amidst countercurrents. Both sides communicated and aligned on the preparation for a meeting between the two heads of state later this year, and exchanged in-depth views on issues such as the US-Iran conflict.
Xinhua News Agency reported on the evening of the 14th that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who was visiting China, in Beijing on the 14th.
Wang Yi expressed that the current international situation is experiencing violent turbulence, the harm of unilateral hegemony is increasing, the global governance system faces profound adjustments, and the cause of human peace and development is encountering severe challenges. Facing a complex and volatile external environment, under the personal care and strategic guidance of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, China-Russia relations "are not afraid of floating clouds obscuring the view," and cooperation in various fields "remains strong after countless grinds and blows."
Wang Yi stated that the two sides coordinate and echo each other on the international stage, showing the world that there is still a right path amidst countercurrents, and more responsibility amidst changing situations.
Wang Yi also mentioned that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination and the 25th anniversary of the signing of the "Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation between China and Russia." It is also the opening year of China's "15th Five-Year Plan" (2026-2030). Both sides should promote the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination and mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields to a higher level.
Wang Yi said both sides should jointly maintain the momentum of solidarity among BRICS countries and defend the legitimate rights and interests of the Global South; continue to maintain strategic coordination on major international and regional issues, jointly practice multilateralism and international morality, and jointly advance the process of global multipolarity.
According to Chinese sources, Lavrov stated that Russia and China are comprehensive strategic cooperative partners with mutual respect and high mutual trust. The current international situation faces severe challenges, with some countries attempting to cobble together various "small circles" to contain Russia and China. Both sides should well integrate the series of global initiatives proposed by Xi Jinping with the visions of the "Greater Eurasian Partnership" and "Eurasian Security Architecture" proposed by Putin, maintain coordination and cooperation in multilateral arenas and international and regional affairs, defend their respective national interests, and jointly maintain the security and stability of the international system.
The report indicated that the two sides communicated and aligned on the preparation for the meeting of the two heads of state within the year, and exchanged in-depth views on international and regional issues of common concern such as the US-Iran conflict, the Asia-Pacific situation, and the Ukraine crisis.
The report also noted that after the talks, the two sides jointly signed the 2026 consultation plan between the two foreign ministries. (Editors: Chen Kaiyu/Zhu Jianling) 1150415
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Xinhua News Agency reported on the evening of the 14th that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who was visiting China, in Beijing on the 14th.
Wang Yi expressed that the current international situation is experiencing violent turbulence, the harm of unilateral hegemony is increasing, the global governance system faces profound adjustments, and the cause of human peace and development is encountering severe challenges. Facing a complex and volatile external environment, under the personal care and strategic guidance of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, China-Russia relations "are not afraid of floating clouds obscuring the view," and cooperation in various fields "remains strong after countless grinds and blows."
Wang Yi stated that the two sides coordinate and echo each other on the international stage, showing the world that there is still a right path amidst countercurrents, and more responsibility amidst changing situations.
Wang Yi also mentioned that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination and the 25th anniversary of the signing of the "Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation between China and Russia." It is also the opening year of China's "15th Five-Year Plan" (2026-2030). Both sides should promote the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination and mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields to a higher level.
Wang Yi said both sides should jointly maintain the momentum of solidarity among BRICS countries and defend the legitimate rights and interests of the Global South; continue to maintain strategic coordination on major international and regional issues, jointly practice multilateralism and international morality, and jointly advance the process of global multipolarity.
According to Chinese sources, Lavrov stated that Russia and China are comprehensive strategic cooperative partners with mutual respect and high mutual trust. The current international situation faces severe challenges, with some countries attempting to cobble together various "small circles" to contain Russia and China. Both sides should well integrate the series of global initiatives proposed by Xi Jinping with the visions of the "Greater Eurasian Partnership" and "Eurasian Security Architecture" proposed by Putin, maintain coordination and cooperation in multilateral arenas and international and regional affairs, defend their respective national interests, and jointly maintain the security and stability of the international system.
The report indicated that the two sides communicated and aligned on the preparation for the meeting of the two heads of state within the year, and exchanged in-depth views on international and regional issues of common concern such as the US-Iran conflict, the Asia-Pacific situation, and the Ukraine crisis.
The report also noted that after the talks, the two sides jointly signed the 2026 consultation plan between the two foreign ministries. (Editors: Chen Kaiyu/Zhu Jianling) 1150415
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