Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of stable China-Russia relations amid global uncertainty during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing. Xi highlighted the enduring friendship treaty between the two nations and called for stronger strategic collaboration to protect their interests and support the Global South. He urged both countries to demonstrate their responsibility as major powers and U.N. Security Council members by promoting multilateralism and a fair international order. The meeting underscored deepening ties between China and Russia, especially after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Lavrov praised the resilience of their relationship and expressed Russia’s willingness to work with China for global peace and justice. This meeting reflects the ongoing strategic partnership between the two countries in a complex international environment.
QUESTION: How might the strengthening of China-Russia relations impact global politics and international alliances in the future?
Xi calls China-Russia ties ‘precious’ in current international context
