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On July 24, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met on the sidelines of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Cholpon‑Ata, Kyrgyzstan, for wide‑ranging talks on bilateral and international issues.
The two ministers hailed the “unprecedented high level” of Russian‑Chinese relations, describing them as a comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction.
They noted that the Treaty on Good‑Neighbourliness, Friendship and Cooperation — marking its 25th anniversary this year — continues to serve as the foundation of their ties.
Moscow and Beijing are commemorating the milestone through joint events organised by their diplomatic missions worldwide.
Lavrov and Wang Yi reviewed progress in political dialogue, practical cooperation, and humanitarian exchanges, with emphasis on implementing agreements reached during President Vladimir Putin’s official visit to China in May.
They also discussed SCO modernisation and preparations for the upcoming Council of Heads of State meeting.
The ministers underscored the importance of strengthening strategic coordination between Moscow and Beijing across global platforms, including the UN and its Security Council, SCO, BRICS, G20, and APEC. They also exchanged views on relations with the United States and developments surrounding the Ukrainian crisis.
Following the meeting, both sides noted a convergence of positions on most issues raised, reinforcing the alignment of Russian and Chinese approaches on key international matters.
Key Issues Discussed
- Bilateral political dialogue and humanitarian ties
- Implementation of agreements from Putin’s May visit to China
- SCO modernisation and summit preparations
- Strategic coordination in UN, BRICS, G20, APEC
- Relations with the United States
- Situation in Ukraine
Highlights
- Treaty on Good‑Neighbourliness marks 25 years
- Joint commemorative events by Russian and Chinese missions
- Agreement on deepening cooperation across multiple forums
