Emphasizing Russia Only Recognizes One China, Foreign Minister Lavrov Hopes There Will Be No Provocation Around Taiwan

And Russia Sergei Lavrov. (Wikimedia Commons/US Department of State)

JAKARTA - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reiterated his country's position which only recognizes China, hoping that there will be no provocation around the Taiwan issue, after a meeting of the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) Foreign Ministers Council.

"Our position of recognizing only one China remains unchanged, the same position in words is periodically confirmed by the United States, but in practice, as you yourself understand, actions do not always match their words," Lavrov said. launched TASS July 29.

"We have no problem defending the principle of Sovereignty of China, and we assume that no irritation, no provocation that can exacerbate this situation will be carried out," Lavrov continued, answering questions about a possible visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan.

As reported earlier, the Kremlin concurred with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who in a telephone conversation warned US President Joe Biden not to play with fire, regarding Washington's stance on Taiwan.

"Undoubtedly, we are in solidarity. We respect China's sovereignty and territorial integrity and think that no country in the world has the right to question it or carry out seditious measures or otherwise," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov explained.

Peskov further explained that Washington's attitude towards Taiwan will only cause more tension, in a world that is already full of problems.

"We believe that such behavior on the international stage can only lead to further tension, with a world already strained by many regional and global problems. Of course, such measures can only be destructive," Peskov said.

It is known, the TV channel NBC, citing sources, reported that Pelosi will begin her tour in Asia on Friday, where she leads a delegation of American lawmakers. According to the channel, no decision has yet been made regarding a possible trip to Taiwan.

Earlier, there were reports in the media that Pelosi, who occupies the third most important post in the US government hierarchy, intends to visit the island in August.

It was noted that Pelosi had planned to visit Taiwan in April, but postponed the trip due to the coronavirus. The visit will be the first visit to the island by a US House speaker in 25 years. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said Beijing would take drastic measures in the event of such a visit.