🌟 China and Russia are stepping up their game in East Asia! Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Thursday in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, to discuss boosting cooperation in the region.
Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, emphasized the strong and mature relationship between China and Russia. He noted that both countries are ready to deepen their strategic coordination and uphold the spirit of good neighborliness and friendship. 🤝
'China is prepared to work with Russia to support each other firmly, safeguard our core interests, and remain good partners for development and revitalization,' Wang Yi said.
Lavrov congratulated China on the successful conclusion of the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, highlighting its significance not only for China but for the global economy as well. 🌐
Under the guidance of their leaders, China and Russia have maintained close communication, strengthening their collaboration on the international stage. They aim to uphold a fair and just international order and promote a multipolar world. 🌏
The two sides expressed their willingness to strengthen cooperation within multilateral mechanisms like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS. Wang Yi affirmed China's support for Russia as it prepares to host the upcoming BRICS summit in Kazan, while Lavrov expressed Russia's support for China's upcoming presidency of the SCO.
Both nations also stressed the importance of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) centrality in regional cooperation, aiming to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in East Asia. ✨
In addition, Lavrov congratulated China on facilitating the signing of the Beijing Declaration on Ending Division and Strengthening Palestinian National Unity by Palestinian factions. He emphasized Russia's commitment to restoring peace in the Middle East. 🕊️
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China, Russia can communicate, cooperate in East Asia: Chinese FM
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