China and Russia have reiterated that their relationship remains stable and unshakable and will not be influenced by external forces, despite evolving global dynamics.
This commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting between Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council Sergei Shoigu on Friday in Beijing.
Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, emphasized that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-Russia relations will remain steadfast, rock-solid and unshakable.
On Monday, the two heads of state held phone talks following a video meeting earlier this year, engaging in strategic discussions on deepening China-Russia coordination and promoting international stability.
Wang called for the full implementation of the consensus reached by the two leaders, maintaining close coordination, and further strengthening mutual trust and cooperation in strategic security.
Both history and reality have repeatedly proven that China-Russia relations possess strong internal driving force, a solid foundation of public support, and unique strategic value, Wang said.
He further noted that China-Russia relations in the new era surpass Cold War-style military alliances and outdated bloc confrontations. Instead, they increasingly demonstrate the resilience and confidence of a new type of major-country relations.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and the founding of the United Nations — events of great historical significance for both China-Russia ties and international relations.
As major victorious nations in World War II and permanent members of the UN Security Council, Wang emphasized that China and Russia share a responsibility to safeguard the war's historical achievements, promote an accurate understanding of its history, and uphold world peace and development.
Shoigu said Russia and China enjoy a high level of political and strategic mutual trust and their comprehensive strategic partnership aligns with the fundamental interests of both nations and their peoples.
The two countries share highly consistent positions on international affairs and maintain close coordination within multilateral frameworks such as the UN and the G20, Shoigu added.
He also expressed Russia's readiness to collaborate with China in organizing events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.
On the Ukraine crisis, Shoigu provided an update on Russia's recent interactions with the United States and outlined Russia's stance, reaffirming its commitment to addressing the root causes of the crisis and pursuing a permanent, just, and sustainable peace settlement.
In response, Wang pledged China's continued commitment in promoting peace talks and facilitating a political solution to the crisis.
Both sides agreed to hold a new round of China-Russia strategic security consultations at an appropriate time. They also exchanged views on international and regional issues of mutual concern, including developments in the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Afghanistan.
