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Wang Yi and Putin on Sino-Russian relations and Ukraine

Wang Yi and Putin on Sino-Russian relations and Ukraine

Feb 24, 2023

Beijing [China], February 24: China is willing to work with Russia to maintain strategic focus, deepen mutual political trust, strengthen strategic coordination, expand practical cooperation and protect the legitimate interests of the two countries, and play a constructive role in promoting world peace and development.
"The current international situation is complicated and difficult, but China-Russia relations have withstood the test of the international situation and are mature, tough and stable," said Wang, who is director of the Foreign Affairs Commission Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee. Committee of the Communist Party of China.
He pointed out that the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Russia never targets a third party, nor does it allow interference or coercion by a third party.
Noting that China-Russia relations share a solid political, economic and cultural foundation, Wang said the two countries' support for world multipolarization and democracy in international relations is in line with the trend of the times.
Putin, as reported by CMG, said that relations between China and Russia are moving towards the set goals. He said that both sides have achieved fruitful results in cooperation in various fields and coordination in multilateral organizations, such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS.
He added that they strengthened solidarity and cooperation in international affairs, which is of great importance for the promotion of democracy in international relations, as well as global balance and stability.
Putin and Wang also had a detailed exchange of views on the Ukrainian issue, according to CMG.
Wang expressed gratitude that the Russian side "reaffirmed" its readiness to solve the problem through dialogue and negotiations.
"China will, as always, uphold an objective and impartial stance and play a constructive role in finding a political solution to the crisis," Wang concluded.
Source: Beta News Agency