Beijing, April 14: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in China on Tuesday for a two-day official visit amidst ongoing conflicts in West Asia. The primary goal of this trip is to enhance bilateral cooperation in key areas and discuss the ongoing crises in Ukraine and West Asia.
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, during his visit from April 14 to 15, Lavrov will engage in talks with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi.
The ministry indicated that the two foreign ministers will cover a wide range of issues related to bilateral cooperation, potential contacts at various levels, and international collaboration. Special emphasis will be placed on joint efforts within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations, BRICS, SCO, G20, APEC, and other platforms. A comprehensive exchange of views on pressing topics, including the Ukraine crisis and the situation in the Middle East, is anticipated.
Meanwhile, according to the Xinhua News Agency, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated during a regular press briefing that the two ministers will discuss the development of bilateral relations, cooperation in various fields, and international and regional issues of mutual concern, coordinating their respective positions.
This development comes at a time when Russian President’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov acknowledged on Monday that the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could negatively impact international markets.
During a regular media briefing in Moscow, Russia’s leading news agency TASS quoted the Kremlin spokesperson as saying, “It is highly likely that such actions will continue to have a negative impact on international markets. This can be considered with considerable certainty.”
He noted that details regarding the U.S. threat to blockade the Strait remain unclear. Commenting on the blockade threat, Peskov stated, “Many details in this regard are still vague and beyond understanding, so I will refrain from making any concrete comments at this time.”
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