Security Council Secretary Patrushev, one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's closest aides, met with Politburo member Wang Yi, who oversees foreign affairs in China, who is visiting Russia, and emphasized the strengthening of relations between the two countries.
President Putin is also reported to be meeting with Mr. Wang, and there is a possibility that he will coordinate for a summit meeting with President Xi Jinping of China.
Politburo member Wang Yi, who oversees foreign affairs in China, visited Moscow, the capital of Russia, and met with Secretary of the Security Council Patrushev on the 21st.
At the beginning of the meeting, Mr. Patrushev said, "It is particularly important to further deepen cooperation and relations between the two countries in the international arena, as the United States and Europe are trying to contain Russia and China." emphasized the need to strengthen strategic ties with
"China-Russia relations have a mature nature. They are strong and will withstand all kinds of challenges in the changing international situation," Wang said.
Under these circumstances, the Wall Street Journal, a leading American newspaper, said on the 21st that Chinese President Xi Jinping is preparing a plan to visit Russia and meet with President Putin within a few months. I told you.
It also said that China would support peace talks to end Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
Foreign Minister Lavrov is scheduled to meet with Mr. Wang on the 22nd, and it is reported that President Putin will also meet with Mr. Wang, and there is a possibility that adjustments will be made for a summit meeting between China and Russia.