Amid Ukraine war and global economic instability, China and Russia double down on partnership
In a joint statement released after a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Uzbekistan, the two leaders hailed their countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era as a stabilizing factor in a world undergoing profound changes.
The statement highlighted the importance of joint efforts to safeguard international and regional peace and stability and of opposing hegemonism and power politics.
Closer cooperation and common ground
- Xi and Putin agreed to strengthen cooperation in various areas, including trade, energy, infrastructure, and military technology.
- They also reaffirmed their support for the UN Charter and international law, and their opposition to unilateral sanctions and protectionism.
The meeting comes amidst heightened tensions between Russia and the West over the war in Ukraine, which has led to widespread economic sanctions against Russia.
China has refrained from condemning Russia’s military actions in Ukraine, and has instead called for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.
The strengthening of ties between China and Russia is seen by some analysts as a challenge to the US-led global order.
However, both Xi and Putin have denied that they are seeking to create a new bloc or alliance against the West.
They have instead emphasized the importance of a multipolar world in which all countries have a voice and a role to play.
Uncertain future
It remains to be seen how the evolving relationship between China and Russia will impact regional and global stability.
However, it is clear that the two countries are increasingly aligning their interests and coordinating their actions.
Conclusion
The meeting between Xi and Putin in Uzbekistan was a significant event that underscored the growing closeness between China and Russia.
The two countries’ leaders hailed their partnership as a stabilizing force in a turbulent world, and they pledged to strengthen their cooperation in a wide range of areas.
The implications of this deepening relationship for the future of global politics remain uncertain, but it is clear that the China-Russia partnership is a force to be reckoned with.
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