The visit of the President of Asian giant Xi Jinping to Moscow on March 20-22 and talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin led to the latest agreements with which they intend to guarantee continuous development thanks to the efforts of both parties. .
The documents say Moscow and Beijing do not intend to create a confrontational bloc by strengthening their ties, “nor are they targeting third countries.”
Likewise, the statements “are not subject to external influences and bear witness to vitality and positive energy”; They also state that attempts to replace the generally accepted principles and norms of international law with a rules-based order, as the collective West wants to enforce, are “unacceptable”.
They issued the Joint Statement on Deepening Comprehensive Partnership and Strategic Cooperation as We Enter a New Era and the Joint Statement on the Development Plan for Key Sectors of the Russian-Chinese Economy to 2030.
Among the main aims of these documents is to strongly support the fundamental interests of the other party, in particular sovereignty, territorial integrity, security and development.
“Continuously deepening and expanding practical cooperation in the process of modernization for prosperity, promoting mutual understanding and rapprochement between peoples, and constantly strengthening the social and civic foundation of friendship between generations,” read like other guidelines of the texts.
Likewise, both governments are committed to promoting a multipolar world order, economic globalization and the democratization of international relations, and the more just and rational development of world government.
AWAY FROM A SUPREME DEMOCRACY
In their press statements after the official talks, Putin and Xi reiterated that each state has its own historical, cultural and national characteristics and “has the right to choose its own path of development,” without there being a “supreme democracy.”
In this sense, the Russian President insisted that Moscow and Beijing resist one state imposing its values on another, drawing ideological boundaries, creating a false narrative about the supposed opposition between democracies and autocracies, and using democracy and freedom as pretexts and political ones Instruments used to put pressure on others.
In this regard, Putin stressed that his government attaches “great importance” and will study the Chinese Global Civilization Initiative.
He reiterated Moscow’s commitment to the “one China principle” and recognized that Taiwan is an integral part of the Asian nation, while declaring that it “rejects the island’s independence in any form” and Beijing’s measures to protect its state Strongly supports sovereignty and territorial integrity.
ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION, CORNERSTONE
The consolidation of mutually beneficial cooperation in the financial sector marks the two countries’ path against the indiscriminately imposed sanctions war by the US government and its European allies.
To achieve the proposed 2030 targets, the authorities of the two powers will ensure smooth payments between their entities through greater use of national currencies in bilateral trade, investment, loans and other trade and economic transactions.
The President of Russia’s VTB Bank Andrey Kostin, a member of the negotiating team, said in an interview with the press that his country’s economy has shown that it can withstand the onslaught of hostile actions, including with the help of partners and, initially, from China.
“We have high expectations, especially given the circumstances. I think we should aim for our trading volume to reach around $500 billion,” he added.
Kostin advocated a diversification of ties with Beijing, which focus primarily on energy but can be expanded to other sectors such as agriculture, chemicals and tourism.
“We welcome Chinese tourists and also look forward to more products from China, both high-tech products that will serve to replace the Western technology we have received and consumer goods,” he concluded.
At the end of the negotiations, in which they agreed on 10 guiding documents in addition to the declarations, Moscow and Beijing proposed to establish an “even closer energy partnership” to help their companies carry out cooperative projects in oil , gas, coal, electricity , nuclear power and other sectors.
They also agreed to work together to protect international energy security, including critical cross-border infrastructure, the stability of power generation and supply chains. They will also promote a fair energy transition worldwide.
DIALOGUE EQUALS PEACE IN UKRAINE Another issue raised intensively by Putin and Xi was the search for a solution to the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, an issue on which both agreed on the need for dialogue as the main route to peace .
They advocated compliance with the goals and principles of the UN Charter and respect for international law.
The Chinese leader recalled that in February he published his position on a political solution to the Ukraine crisis, which is based on an objective and impartial position and in which he actively advocates reconciliation and the resumption of negotiations. “Our position is based on the essence of the problem and the truth. We are always for peace and dialogue, we stand firmly on the right side of history,” Xi stressed.
Putin said many of the provisions of China’s peace plan are in line with Russian approaches and could be taken as a basis for a peaceful solution if the West and Kiev are willing to do so. “However, we have not yet observed such a provision,” he added.
“In order to resolve the Ukraine crisis, it is necessary to respect the legitimate concerns of all countries in the field of security and to prevent the formation of confrontations between blocs, as well as to end actions that contribute to the escalation of the conflict,” the statement said signed declaration for the parties
In the face of the incessant supply of arms to the Kiev regime and provocations provoked by Washington, London and other allies to use nuclear arsenals, both presidents reiterated that “in a nuclear war there will be no winners” and that “nuclear war must never be unleashed.” “arms race.”
The leaders of China and Russia also expressed concern about the “intensification of America’s global missile defense effort” and the deployment of its elements in various regions of the world, along with the development of high-precision non-nuclear weapons capabilities for disarmament and other strategic uses.
They agreed to urge the US government to stop undermining international and regional security and global strategic stability in order to secure a unilateral military advantage.
The similarity of ideas, understanding, communication and trust shown at the recent summit between the Presidents of Russia and China shows that bilateral relations have reached an unprecedented level.
And this within a framework of comprehensive cooperation, which includes trade, investments and large-scale projects in many areas that withstand the ravages of time and also the pressure of the West.
*Correspondent in Russia
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