China’s Wang discusses Ukraine, Gaza conflicts with Russia’s Lavrov
Beijing, China — AFP
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi has discussed the ongoing military operation in Gaza and the situation in Ukraine with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, as the two met in Beijing.
“Foreign Minister Lavrov and I had an in-depth communication about several international and regional hotspot issues… including the Ukraine and Palestine-Israel conflicts,” Wang told a press conference.
“I would like to emphasize that as a responsible major power, China always decides its own positions independently based on the individual rights and wrongs of each situation,” the top diplomat said.
“At the same time, as a force for peace and stability, China will stick to playing a constructive role on the international stage… and will never add oil to the flames,” he said.
Russia and China have in recent years ramped up economic cooperation and diplomatic contacts, and their strategic partnership has only grown closer since the invasion of Ukraine.
But analysts say China holds the upper hand in the relationship with Russia, with its sway growing as Moscow’s international isolation deepens.
Lavrov arrived in China for a two-day official visit on Monday.
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