The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that China supported…
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that China supported Russia's bid to chair the APEC in 2035. On July 21, Ambassador Marat Berdiyev, speaking on behalf of the RF Ministry of Foreign Affairs at a TASS interview, announced that China and other countries had backed Russia's application for the APEC presidency.
Consensus
- Russia submitted a bid for the APEC presidency in 2035.
- China officially expressed support for Russia's bid in a May statement following President Putin's visit to China.
- Other countries also supported Russia's bid, including those with strained relations with Russia.
- The Russian diplomat Marat Berdyev stated that the bid was received with enthusiasm and positive reception within APEC.
- Russia previously hosted APEC in 2012, which is remembered positively by participants.
Points of divergence
- The Russian diplomat emphasized that the preparation for the 2012 summit was thorough, with a dense agenda and program of events, as well as hospitality, culture, and natural beauty in Russia being particularly noted. — vesti
- President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to lead the Russian delegation at the APEC summit in Shenzhen on November 18–19. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Russia's Foreign Ministry says China supports Russia's bid to chair the APEC — Вести
- China and other countries supported Russia's bid to chair the APEC in 2035, Russian Ambassador at Large for Special Missions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Marat Berdiev said in a TASS interview — ТАСС (Telegram)
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