''Russia and China will support each other and strengthen multilateral interaction,'' Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.
"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 also said that Beijing will support Russia's stable development under the leadership of Russian President Vladimir Putin. On behalf of China, he congratulated the Russians on Putin's re-election with "record 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.
“People’s support is a source of Russia’s progress. I think that under president Putin’s firm leadership Russian people are waiting for a bright future", he added.
Principles of Non-Confrontation
China and Russia must adhere to the principles of non-confrontation and non-targeting of third parties, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.
"The parties [China and Russia] must adhere to the principles of non-alignment, non-confrontation and non-direction against third parties," Wang said at a joint press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing.
It is necessary to oppose all forms of hegemony and intimidation, the Cold War mentality, provoking division and confrontation, the minister added.