In a recent meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed Russia’s full support for China’s upcoming role as the host of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. The meeting between Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi underscored the ongoing strategic partnership between the two nations, with discussions focusing on bilateral relations, multilateral cooperation, and significant international and regional issues.
Wang Yi highlighted the productive interactions between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this year, which have set a strategic course for the deepening ties between China and Russia. He expressed confidence that with support from Russia and other participating economies, China’s hosting of the APEC meeting would yield positive outcomes, enhancing regional cooperation and economic development.
The Chinese Foreign Minister also emphasized the importance of China-Russia collaboration within multilateral organizations, such as the United Nations and the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia, to promote multilateralism and improve global governance. Lavrov affirmed Moscow’s commitment to strengthening coordination with Beijing on international platforms including the G20, APEC, and BRICS.
The dialogue between the two foreign ministers reflected a shared intent to bolster strategic alignment and address global economic and political challenges. Both parties exchanged views on upcoming high-level diplomatic engagements and discussed major regional and international challenges, reinforcing their commitment to cooperative efforts on the global stage.
The meeting in Baku is a testament to the continued development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing, serving the fundamental interests of both nations and contributing to broader regional stability and progress.