Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Rio de Janeiro this week, reaffirming bilateral cooperation and addressing critical global challenges during high-level talks. The discussions centered on deepening strategic coordination amid geopolitical shifts while emphasizing peace efforts in Ukraine.
Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, highlighted unwavering mutual trust between Beijing and Moscow. \"As founding BRICS members, we must amplify developing nations' voices in global governance,\" he stated, underscoring plans to expand collaboration in technology, energy, and multilateral frameworks.
Lavrov confirmed Russia's readiness for unconditional peace talks with Ukraine while announcing a temporary ceasefire around May 9 to commemorate World War II historical anniversaries. Wang reiterated China's commitment to dialogue-driven resolutions, stating, \"All parties must create conditions for political settlement.\"
The ministers aligned on strengthening BRICS and SCO partnerships while coordinating approaches to Iran's nuclear program and Korean Peninsula stability. Lavrov emphasized upholding UN Charter principles, stating, \"Multipolarity requires resisting unilateral actions undermining international law.\"
