Russia and China meet to discuss bilateral relations, Ukraine and Iran

During the meeting, Mr. Putin expressed satisfaction with the development of bilateral relations, while Mr. Wang Yi emphasized the principle of "forever friends, never enemies", considering this a solid legal basis for enhancing strategic cooperation between the two countries.

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Screenshot.

In addition, Mr. Wang Yi also welcomed positive signs in the normalization of relations between Washington and Moscow, saying that major powers need to play a stabilizing role in the current global context.

He stressed that China is ready to play a "constructive" role in ending the conflict in Ukraine, while supporting Russia in protecting its "interests".

In a related development, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed the situation on the Korean Peninsula and Iran's nuclear program.

The two sides agreed that nuclear talks with Tehran should resume based on the principle of "mutual respect" and demand the lifting of all sanctions.

The meeting came as China, Russia and Iran called for an end to US sanctions on Iran and a restart of nuclear talks, stressing that diplomatic dialogue was the only viable solution.

The two diplomats also discussed other regional issues such as the situation in Central Asia and the need for a lasting peace agreement for the conflict in Ukraine.

The talks took place in a friendly and open atmosphere, reflecting Russia-China relations and consensus on important bilateral and global issues.

Cao Phong (according to TASS, Xinhua, AJ)

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/nga-va-trung-quoc-hop-ban-ve-quan-he-hai-nuoc-ukraine-va-iran-post341086.html