China-Russia Emphasize Closeness to Face Global Security Challenges

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian at a press conference in Beijing, Monday (2/2). / ANTARA / Desca Lidya Natalia.

JAKARTA - The closeness of relations between the Chinese government and Russia is carried out to overcome global security challenges.

This is a joint statement by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu at a meeting in Beijing.

"China and Russia, as two major countries and permanent members of the UN Security Council, will practice true multilateralism and uphold the international system centered on the UN," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a press conference in Beijing, Monday, February 2.

Lin Jian further stated that the two countries called for a multipolar world that is equal and for economic globalization that is universally beneficial and inclusive, and to promote the development of a more just and equitable global governance system.

The meeting between Wang Yi and Sergei Shoigu took place on Sunday (1/2) at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, Beijing.

China and Russia, said Lin Jian, are comprehensive strategic partners for coordination in the new era.

"Both countries have maintained close communication on major issues concerning bilateral relations, supported each other on issues related to each other's core interests, and protected the interests of each other as well as the common interests of both countries," Lin Jian added.

During the meeting, Wang Yi assessed that the world is undergoing increasing changes and turbulence, with the post-war international order and norms governing international relations being in a state of real risk of returning to the law of the jungle.

Meanwhile, China and Russia are each other's largest neighbors and comprehensive strategic partners, so the two countries should maintain close communication on major issues concerning bilateral relations, increase mutual support on issues concerning each other's core interests, and protect each other's and common interests.

Wang Yi stated that China is ready to work with Russia to fully implement the important common understanding reached by the two heads of state, improve strategic communication, deepen strategic coordination, and open up new prospects for China-Russia relations in the new year.

Meanwhile, Sergei Shoigu said that Russia consistently upholds the one-China principle, closely follows the steps of the enemy forces to undermine stability in the Taiwan Strait, and resolutely opposes Japan's efforts to accelerate remilitarization.

Russia is also said to be willing to work with China to continue strong mutual support, increase bilateral cooperation, strengthen coordination in multilateral mechanisms such as the UN, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS, jointly maintain the momentum of the development of Russian-Chinese relations and strive to build a more just and equal multipolar world and an inseparable security architecture in Eurasia.

Both parties also conducted in-depth strategic communication on various international and regional issues of common concern.