Lavrov states on the result of diplomacy between Russia and China… (лавров · китай · россия)
Lavrov states on the result of diplomacy between Russia and China leaders. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov wrote in an article for "Kommersant" that the Russia-China Treaty on Good Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation has been systematically observed over the past 25 years.
Consensus
- The Russia-China Treaty on Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation was signed in 2001 and has been systematically observed for 25 years.
- Sergey Lavrov emphasized the strategic importance of Russia-China relations and their long-term stability.
- Trade between Russia and China has grown significantly over the past 25 years, with bilateral trade exceeding $200 billion annually for three consecutive years.
- Russia remains a top trading partner for China, while China is Russia's largest trading partner since 2010.
- The use of national currencies in bilateral transactions has increased, reducing reliance on the US dollar and euro to near-irrelevance.
- Investment cooperation between Russia and China is growing, supported by a new agreement ratified in the previous year on investment promotion and protection.
- Energy cooperation remains strong, with stable and reliable oil and gas supplies from Russia to China via expanding pipeline infrastructure.
- Joint projects in nuclear energy are being implemented, including Russian-designed reactors at Tianwan and Xudapu nuclear power plants.
- Cooperation continues in space and satellite navigation technologies.
- Agricultural cooperation is deepening, with efforts to expand the range of food exports from Russia to China.
Points of divergence
- The consistent implementation of the treaty over 25 years is largely due to 'diplomacy of leaders,' which translates political will into concrete agreements. — kommersant
- Public support for Russia-China strategic partnership has increased in recent years, and cooperation now operates at a systemic, multi-dimensional level across culture, tourism, sports, youth exchanges, science, innovation, and media. — vesti
- 2026–2027 will be designated as the Russia-China Year of Education Cooperation. — vesti
- Cultural exchanges are institutionalized, with Moscow celebrating Chinese New Year annually and Beijing observing Maslenitsa as a tradition. — vesti
Coverage (10 sources)
- Lavrov gave high praise to the Russia-China treaty — Интерфакс
- Lavrov states on the result of diplomacy between Russia and China leaders — Коммерсантъ
- Lavrov calls Russia-China cooperation multi-faceted and systemic — Вести
- Lavrov states that Russia and China share common approaches to global issues — Вести
- Lavrov: Russia and China do not welcome regime change policies — Коммерсантъ
- Lavrov states on joint role with China in strengthening Eurasian security — Вести
- Lavrov notes that Russia highly values China's position on Ukraine — Вести
- Lavrov speaks about extensive partnership between Russia and China within the framework of the 'Great Agreement' — Вести
- Lavrov: Russia values China's position on Ukraine — Коммерсантъ
- Lavrov speaks on the strategic nature of Russia-China relations — Коммерсантъ