Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that cooperation between Russia and China in multilateral formats plays a major role in global affairs.
In a written interview on the eve of his visit to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Tianjin Summit and China’s V-Day commemorations in Beijing, Putin spoke highly of the cooperation between Russia and China in multilateral formats, saying such cooperation is a key pillar of bilateral relations and plays a major role in global affairs.
Time and again, exchanges of the two countries on critical international issues have shown that Moscow and Beijing share broad common interests and strikingly similar views on fundamental questions, he said.
The Russia-China strategic coordination acts as a stabilizing force, he said, adding that challenges and threats remain a constant focus of the bilateral political dialogue between the two sides.
Russia’s concept of creating a common space of equal and indivisible security in Eurasia resonates closely with the Global Security Initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
He also said that the interaction between Russia and China at the United Nations (UN) is at an unprecedentedly high level, fully reflecting the spirit of comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation.
Both countries attach special importance to the Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter, a vital mechanism for consolidating the Global South, said Putin, adding that “Russia and China support reforming the UN so that it fully restores its authority and reflects modern realities.”
The Russian leader said that close cooperation between Moscow and Beijing has positively shaped the work of leading economic forums, including the G20 and APEC.
“This year, our South African friends hold the G20 presidency. As a result of their efforts, we look forward to consolidating the Global South’s achievements and establishing them as a foundation for the democratization of international relations. Within APEC, China’s chairmanship in 2026 is expected to give fresh impetus to Russia-China engagement,” he said.
Russia is working closely with China within BRICS, said Putin, adding that the two sides advance initiatives aimed at expanding economic opportunities for member states, including the creation of common platforms for partnership in strategic sectors.
The two countries, he said, are paying special attention to mobilizing additional resources for critical infrastructure projects, and stand united in strengthening BRICS’ ability to address pressing global challenges.
They take a common stand against discriminatory sanctions that hinder the socioeconomic development of BRICS members and the world at large, he added.
Putin said Russia and China support reforming the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, adding that the two sides share the view that a new financial system must be built on the principles of openness and true equity, which can provide equal and non-discriminatory access to its tools for all countries and reflect the real standing of member states in the global economy.
“We seek progress for the benefit of all humanity. I am confident that Russia and China will continue to work together towards this noble goal, aligning our efforts to ensure the prosperity of our great nations,” he said. Enditem
Source: Xinhua
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