Russia, China to Increase Multilateral Interaction – Chinese Foreign Minister

BEIJING, April 9 (Sputnik) – Russia and China will support each other and strengthen multilateral interaction, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday, adding that Beijing will also support the stable development of Russia under the leadership of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“Within the framework of Russia’s chairmanship in BRICS and China’s chairmanship in the SCO [Shanghai Cooperation Organisation] from the second half of the year, we will provide each other with strong support and increase our multilateral interaction,” Wang said during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Moscow and Beijing will continue to strengthen strategic cooperation on the world stage, the Chinese minister added.

Wang Yi again conveyed congratulations on behalf of China to the Russians on Putin’s reelection with a “record level of support.”

“As Russia’s friendly neighbor and comprehensive strategic partner, we will resolutely support Russia’s stable development and revival under the leadership of President Putin,” Wang said.