Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping has reassured Russia that their partnership remains strong and stable, even as China continues to build relations with other countries around the world.
During a meeting in Beijing with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Xi said that China and Russia should continue to trust each other and deepen cooperation. He described the relationship between the two countries as reliable and important in a time of global uncertainty.
Xi also conveyed his greetings to Russian President Vladimir Putin, highlighting the close ties between the leaders and their countries.
The Chinese leader stressed that both nations should work together to protect their shared interests and play a stronger role in global affairs. He said cooperation between Beijing and Moscow is important for maintaining balance in the world and supporting developing countries.
At the same time, China is also strengthening its ties with other nations. In recent days, leaders from several countries including European and Asian partners have visited Beijing for talks. These meetings show that China is trying to expand its global engagement while keeping its long standing partnership with Russia intact.
Officials from both countries are also preparing for a future meeting between Xi and Putin later this year. The planned talks are expected to focus on further strengthening cooperation in areas such as energy, trade and international policy.
Russia has already indicated its willingness to increase energy supplies to China as both countries look for ways to strengthen economic ties amid changing global conditions.
The latest developments show that China is balancing its foreign policy by maintaining close relations with Russia while also building broader partnerships across the world.