Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with his Chinese…

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's foreign ministers' meeting. They discussed strong and growing Russia-China economic ties despite Western pressures, with both sides reaffirming their strategic partnership.

Consensus

Sergey Lavrov met with Wang Yi on the sidelines of the SCO foreign ministers' meeting.
Russia-China trade relations are growing despite challenges from Western countries.
The volume of Russia-China trade increased by 25% in the first half of the year.
A new record in annual trade is expected by the end of the year.
Putin and Xi Jinping have held more than 50 meetings, both during bilateral visits and international events.
There are plans for further high-level contacts between Russia and China this year.

Points of divergence

Wang Yi expressed that China intends to continue developing comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia, following agreements reached at the highest level, and emphasized joint independent development in response to global challenges. — vedomosti
Wang Yi wished Russia success in its parliamentary elections scheduled for September. — vedomosti
Putin will lead the Russian delegation at the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China, on November 18–19. — vedomosti
In May, Putin visited China and over 40 agreements were signed; Xi Jinping described the results as significant and rich. — vedomosti

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Lavrov and Wang discussed Russia-China cooperation at the SCO sidelines — Ведомости
Lavrov states that trade and economic relations between Russia and China are on the rise — Интерфакс

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with his Chinese…

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