Beijing, Dec. 25 – China-Russia ties are “solid as a rock,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday, assuring that ties between the two nations are “immune” to external attempts that could fuel discord and Sowing changes in China International environment.
The strategic partnership between Beijing and Moscow has become even more “mature and resilient” over the past year, Wang said while addressing the symposium on China’s international situation and foreign relations. “Over the past year, China and Russia have steadfastly supported each other in defending their respective core interests,” he added.
The Secretary of State also pointed out that bilateral trade between the two countries is approaching the $200 billion target “at an accelerated pace.” The amount of business done between the two neighbors in local currency has also increased. He also noted the significant advances in cross-border connectivity with the opening of new road and rail bridges in 2022.
In this sense, the minister stressed that relations between Moscow and Beijing, which “remain solid as a rock”, do not pursue any attempts to create alliances or confrontations with third countries.
“These relations are protected from any interference or attempt to sow discord between the two countries and are immune to changes in the international environment,” he said.
“While some countries are trying to revive the Cold War mentality and invent the wrong narrative about democracy in the face of authoritarianism, China and Russia have stood in solidarity with other countries to firmly push for multipolarity and more democracy in international relations,” he said the president . senior Chinese official
The United States has failed to convince China to join international sanctions against Russia in the Ukraine conflict. Beijing has called for peace but has refrained from condemning Moscow for launching its military operation, blaming the crisis on Western actions, including NATO’s eastward expansion.
Wang also raised the issue of Beijing-Washington relations, which he described as “in serious trouble” because the US “stubbornly continues to view China as its main competitor and has taken flagrant measures of blockade, repression and provocation” against the Asian giant . With that in mind, he urged Washington to change course and engage in “healthy and stable” cooperation. (RT) (Photo: AP)