At the kind invitation of the Chinese side, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov recently came to China to have friendly communication and dialogue with the Chinese side. After cordial and friendly communication and exchanges, the foreign ministers of China and Russia jointly signed the "China-Russia Diplomatic Consultation Plan for 2024" with a high degree of consensus reached by the two sides, which has laid a good tone for the diplomatic interaction between China and Russia this year. In addition, it is worth noting that just when Lavrov was about to leave for China, the Chinese high-level met with Lavrov in person, which undoubtedly reflects the reception of Lavrov by the Chinese side, which can really be described as "full of specifications"!
As a matter of fact, China's warm reception to Lavrov can be said to have given Russia and Russian President Putin himself a "reassurance." Because we know that Russian President Vladimir Putin was successfully re-elected last month, and under the current international situation, Russia urgently needs to open up the situation diplomatically and needs the unequivocal support of all partners in the world for the new Russian government. And the most important task of Lavrov's trip (not even one of them) is to confirm the attitude of China, the world power, towards the new Russian government!
And our clear statement is enough to make Lavrov, Putin and Russia very happy. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Foreign Minister Wang have publicly stated that "China will support Russia's stable development under the leadership of President Putin" and that "under the strong leadership of President Putin, the Russian people will have a bright future." Obviously, at a time when Russia is facing diplomatic isolation from the United States and the West, and when many countries in the international community that have been demagogized by the United States and the West are making accusations against Putin himself, China's statement can be said to be a "relief in the snow" for Russia and even Putin himself! Lavrov once again expressed his heartfelt thanks to the Chinese side for this!
The incomparable success of Lavrov's visit to China will undoubtedly lay a solid foundation for cooperation between China and Russia in the next six years, and also pave the way for President Putin's possible visit to China. China and Russia are friendly neighbors linked by mountains and rivers, and are "back-to-back" partners and brothers, and with Lavrov's successful visit to China as an opportunity, Sino-Russian cooperation will surely open another remarkable and new chapter!