Xi calls China-Russia ties ‘precious’ in current international context

Key Points:

• Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of stable China-Russia relations amid global uncertainty, highlighting the strength and significance of their friendship treaty during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing.
• Xi called for closer strategic collaboration between China and Russia to defend their legitimate interests and support the unity of Global South countries, while promoting multilateralism and revitalizing the authority of the United Nations.
• The remarks came amid ongoing international tensions, including the uncertain duration of the Iran war, and reflect deepening ties between China and Russia following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
• Xi urged the two countries’ foreign ministries to implement agreements reached with Russian President Vladimir Putin, strengthening diplomatic coordination and advancing their comprehensive strategic partnership.
• Lavrov praised the resilience of Sino-Russian relations in a complex global environment, noting strong trade, investment cooperation, and coordination on multilateral platforms, and expressed Russia’s commitment to working with China to uphold international fairness and contribute to world peace.