In a move that signals a deepening bond, Foreign Ministers Wang Yi from the Chinese mainland and Sergey Lavrov from Russia met in Beijing on Tuesday to discuss enhancing practical cooperation between their nations. 🤝
During the talks, Wang Yi congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his reelection, emphasizing China’s support for Russia’s development and the Russian people’s independent path forward. 🌟
Wang highlighted the irreplaceable value of China-Russia relations in maintaining global strategic stability, describing the partnership as a natural alignment of two major neighboring countries that serves the fundamental interests of both peoples. 🌐
He expressed China’s willingness to collaborate with Russia to strengthen the synergy of their development plans and promote cooperation across various sectors, paving the way for mutual growth and prosperity. 📈
On his part, Lavrov underscored that the relationship between Russia and the Chinese mainland is built on mutual respect, equal cooperation, and trustworthy dialogue. He reaffirmed Russia’s adherence to the one-China principle and its commitment to deepening economic and trade collaborations. 💼
Lavrov also voiced Russia’s support for the Global Security Initiative, highlighting a shared vision for a more just and democratic international order through enhanced multilateral cooperation with China. 🌍
Following their meeting, the foreign ministers held a joint press conference where Wang Yi stated that China and Russia are setting an example of friendly interaction and win-win cooperation among major countries. ✨
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