In a recent meeting held in Baku, Azerbaijan, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed strengthening bilateral relations and multilateral cooperation. A key point of discussion was Russia’s endorsement of China’s role as the host of the upcoming APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen. Both nations emphasized the importance of their strategic partnership and collaboration within international organizations.
Wang Yi highlighted the productive meetings between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this year, which he said have provided a strategic framework for furthering their comprehensive strategic partnership. He expressed confidence that China’s APEC host year would yield positive outcomes, enhancing regional cooperation and economic development in the Asia-Pacific region with Russia’s support.
Furthermore, Wang Yi underscored the significance of China-Russia cooperation in multilateral settings such as the United Nations and the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia. He noted that such collaboration is vital for promoting multilateralism and improving global governance.
Lavrov reiterated Russia’s commitment to supporting China’s APEC initiatives and expressed Moscow’s readiness to enhance coordination with Beijing across international platforms, including the United Nations, G20, APEC, and BRICS. He remarked on the ongoing development of Sino-Russian relations across various sectors, which align with the core interests of both countries.
The two foreign ministers also exchanged views on future high-level diplomatic engagements and addressed various regional and international challenges. These discussions reflect the continued efforts by China and Russia to deepen strategic coordination and address global economic and political issues together.