Xi Jinping Urges Stronger China-Russia Strategic Coordination During Lavrov Meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 15.

“Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and pressed for “closer and stronger strategic coordination” between Beijing and Moscow, according to state media”

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Xi pressed for closer and stronger strategic coordination between Beijing and Moscow.

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He said the stability and certainty of China-Russia relations were particularly precious.

He urged the two countries to firmly defend their legitimate interests and safeguard the unity of Global South countries.

Lavrov conveyed greetings from Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is preparing to pay an official visit to China in the first half of the year.

The meeting occurred as part of Lavrov's participation in the SCO foreign ministers meeting.

Xi called for China and Russia to showcase the responsibility and commitment of major powers and permanent members of the U.N. Security Council.

He said the two countries must promote the development of the international order in a more just and reasonable direction.

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The Russian Foreign Ministry said Xi praised the unprecedented level of development in bilateral relations.

Lavrov said Russian-Chinese relations demonstrated high resilience in a complex external environment.

He pointed to good momentum in trade and investment cooperation and close coordination in the U.N.

Lavrov told a news conference that Moscow could compensate for China’s energy shortages.

“BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that the stability and certainty of China-Russia relations are particularly "precious” in the face of an international landscape intertwined with change and chaos”

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The Strait of Hormuz has been de facto shut down to most maritime traffic by Iran.

The US military said its forces have now completely blockaded all Iranian ports.

The shutdown of the strait is straining global energy supplies.

Xi has sought to position China as a mediator in the Middle East conflict.

He told Abu Dhabi’s crown prince that China would play a constructive role in promoting peace talks.

Lavrov and Xi discussed preparations for Putin’s visit to China for the SCO Summit.

The SCO aims to counterbalance Western organizations and strengthen cooperation.

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The visit will coincide with celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the victory over militarist Japan.

Xi welcomed the forthcoming arrival of Putin, with whom he has a long and sincere friendship.

The two neighbors observe anniversaries of their ties, including the 2001 Treaty of Friendship.