Wang Yi Holds an International Phone Call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov | Strategy | Lavrov
On August 7, 2023, Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs, had a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov.
It has been proven that China and Russia are trustworthy and reliable good friends and partners. The most important task for both sides at present is to continue to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, and promote the high-level development of the comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation between China and Russia in the new era.
Wang Yi stated that on the international and multilateral stage, China and Russia continue to closely cooperate strategically, promote the process of world multipolarity and democratization of international relations, and uphold the basic norms of international relations. This is the international responsibility that China and Russia should undertake, and it is also the essence of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Russia. The mechanism of the BRICS countries is keeping up with the trend of the times, demonstrating abundant vitality. More than 20 countries have expressed their desire to join, and the process of expanding membership is inevitable and imperative. China is willing to work with its BRICS partners, including Russia, to support South Africa in hosting the upcoming BRICS Leaders Summit and promote the healthy and vigorous development of the BRICS mechanism.
The Russian side is willing to continue to strengthen communication and cooperation with China under multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations, the BRICS countries, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, oppose hegemony, resist unilateral actions, promote the democratization process of international relations, and uphold international fairness and justice.
Both sides also exchanged views on international and regional issues of common concern, such as the Ukraine crisis. Wang Yi emphasized that on the issue of the Ukraine crisis, China will uphold an independent and fair position in any international multilateral context, issue an objective and rational voice, actively promote peace talks, and strive to seek political solutions. Lavrov stated that the Russian side highly agrees with China's position paper on political resolution of the Ukrainian crisis, appreciates and welcomes China's constructive role in this regard.