Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks at a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, Samarkand, April 13, 2023
13 April 2023 11:05
693-13-04-2023
Minister,
Friends,
We are delighted to have this opportunity to meet and talk with you again. This time, our meeting is taking place in ancient Samarkand, where our leaders, President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of China Xi Jinping, met on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in September 2022.
Our relations are stable. In the current situation, the frequency of our meetings is justified. It is important for us to compare notes.
The results of President Xi's visit to the Russian Federation less than a month ago are yet another confirmation of good prospects inherent in our strategic collaboration and comprehensive partnership. The historic decisions adopted by our leaders urge us to intensify efforts in all areas of our interaction when it comes to more advanced bilateral cooperation as well as regional and international issues.
Today's meeting is very timely. I am glad to have this new opportunity for contacts.
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