China promises Lavrov to strengthen cooperation with Russia

China It is Russia This Tuesday they committed to strengthening their cooperation, during a visit by the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs to Beijingwhere he met the president Xi Jinpingin a new example of rapprochement in the midst of war in Ukraine.

At the end of a two-day official visit for Chinathe Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrovmet with Xi Jinping on Tuesday afternoon.

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The Chinese president highlighted that his country attaches “great importance” for the relationships between Beijing It is Moscow and who is willing for work “in close collaboration with Russia”to strengthen its bilateral contacts and coordination on the international stage, according to state television China CCTV.

Likewise, Xi assured that he and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir PutinThey agree “maintain a close dialogue to ensure the stable development of bilateral relations.

During your meeting with Lavrovthe Chinese president also appealed Beijing It is Moscow “join for the countries of the ‘Global South’”, which mainly covers for South American and African nations, and which “promote a reform of the global governance system”.

Before meeting with Xi Jinping, Lavrov He talked to his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yiwho promised him that “China will support the stable development of Russia under the leadership of [el presidente Vladimir] put on.

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– “Strong support” –

“Beijing It is Moscow will continue to reinforce its cooperation strategic positions on the world stage and providing steadfast support for each other,” he said Wang Yi during the meeting, according to the Russian agency RIA News.

In turn, the Russian minister thanked for China for his “support” after Putin’s recent re-election, in which he faced no real opposition.

In the last years, China It is Russia intensified the cooperation economic and diplomatic contacts, with a strategic alliance that has grown since the invasion for Ukraine.

China claims to be a neutral party to the Ukrainian conflict, but has faced criticism for refusing for condemn the offensive Moscow.

Analysts indicated that China has the dominant position in its relationship with Russiaand that its influence grows as the international isolation of Moscow.

This asymmetry is “changing for favor of China”, as your support allows you for Moscow “Continue the war, providing the much-needed materials for its war machinery”, he indicated. for AFP Alexander Gabuevdirector of Carnegie Russia Central Eurasia.

“China has greater bargaining power and many more options than Russiaand its influence over its northern neighbor is constantly growing” he added. “Russia closed himself in vassalage with China”.

Western powers also claim that China use your influence on Russia to bring peace for Ukraine.

The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinkencriticized last week that “China continues to provide materials” to support the Russian military-industrial complex.

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“Illegal sanctions”

During the press conference with Wang Yi, Lavrov criticized the sanctions imposed by Western countries against Moscow and other countries.

West “applies illegal sanctions against numerous States, Russia between them of course” he pointed Lavrov. “This policy begins for actively apply against (China) too”, he warned.

The Chinese Foreign Minister, in turn, defended collaboration between Beijing It is Moscow.

“As permanent members of the Security Council of UN and emerging great powers, China It is Russia must clearly be on the side of historical progress, equity and justice” he declared Wang.

“It is appropriate that we oppose for any hegemony, tyranny or intimidation, for the mentality of Cold War It is for any incitement for the division and for the clash”, he emphasized.

The Chinese minister also indicated that he and his Russian counterpart spoke about the war in Ukraine.

“I want to emphasize that, as a responsible great power, China “He always decides his positions independently, based on the particular successes and errors of each situation.”to point Wang Yi.

“At the same time, as a force for peace and stability, China “It will continue to play a constructive role on the international scene (…) and will never add fuel to the fire.”he assured.

Source: Elcomercio

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