Russian Foreign MinisterLavrovHighlighted at a press conferenceSino-Russian relationsand saidSino-Russian relationsIt's in its best period in centuries. This statement fully demonstrates China's support for Russia. In fact, over the past year, China has provided a lot of help to Russia, making itSino-Russian relationsSignificant progress has been made. This support is embodied in the following aspects:
First of all, inEconomyChina has become an important partner for Russia. Last yearChina and Russia** exceeded $200 billion, a record high. China is one of Russia's largest partner countries, and the two countries have extensive cooperation in the fields of energy, high technology, and agricultural products. The number of projects of Chinese investors in Russia is also increasing, for RussiaEconomyThe development of the development has provided strong support.
Secondly, in terms of politics and diplomacy,China and RussiaClose cooperation is maintained. Last yearChina and RussiaThe two heads of state held two important face-to-face talks, which fully demonstrated the close ties between the two sides in foreign affairs. In addition, high-level talks between the two countries are also frequent. China and Russiain common concernInternationalChina has maintained close coordination and cooperation on regional issues, and jointly safeguarded world peace and stability.
Again, inHumanitiesIn terms of communication,China and RussiaPersonnel exchanges and cultural exchanges between them are also constantly being strengthened. The exchange of international students between the two countries is growing, and various cultural exchange activities are also emerging. This kindHumanitiesExchanges have not only enhanced the relationship between the two peoplesFriendshipIt has also laid a solid foundation for the in-depth development of relations between the two countries.
Summing up, China's support for Russia is obvious. Sino-Russian relationsThe development is inseparable from China's support and assistance, and China has provided Russia with many help in the past yearSino-Russian relationsKeep moving forward.
The "Look East" of Russian diplomacy began back last year. LavrovAt the press conference, it was emphasized that Russia will focus on Asia, Africa and Latin AmericaDiplomatic relations。This strategic choice not only reflects the adaptability and forward-looking nature of Russian diplomacy, but is also closely related to China's rise on the world stage.
Russia's withdrawal of diplomats in Western countries and a shift in focus to Asia, Africa, and Latin America is both a response to the growing hostility of the West and a strategic shift in Russia's diplomatic efforts. Russian diplomats face increasingly open "hostility" in Western countries, and it no longer makes sense for Russia to maintain the scale of diplomacy in Western countries. Therefore, Russia has chosen to strengthen cooperation with countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America to further expand its diplomatic territory.
In this strategic shift, China has become an important part of Russia's diplomatic work. Sino-Russian relationsThis development has not only become the focus of Russia's diplomatic work, but also one of the few achievements that Russia can be proud of. Last yearChina and RussiaThe two countries have held many high-level meetings and bilateral talks, and economic and trade cooperation and political exchanges between the two countries have become increasingly close. Sino-Russian relationsThe successful development of Russia has laid a solid foundation for the "Look East" of Russian diplomacy.
According toLavrovRevealed, in 2024,China and RussiaThe two countries will continue to engage in "dialogue at the highest level" in all directions. Taking into account the past few yearsChina and RussiaThe pattern of diplomatic meetings at the level of heads of state can be guessedChina and RussiaThe meeting between the two heads of state is likely to take place after March 17 or May 7, 2024. In addition, summit-level meetings may be more flexible and not necessarily follow a pattern.
Looking ahead to 2024,Sino-Russian relationsIt is expected to continue to maintain a good momentum of development. With the rise of China and Russia inInternationalImportance in the transaction,China and RussiaThe two countries have more and more common interests and opportunities for cooperation. The bilateral ** amount is expected to grow further, and the two sides are inEconomyCooperation in the political, security and cultural fields will continue to deepen. Sino-Russian relationsdevelopment is of great significance to protecting the common interests of the two countries, promoting world multipolarization, and maintaining global stability and development.
So, forSino-Russian relationsWe need to continue to pay attention to the development trend and look forward to itChina and RussiaThe two countries continue to achieve new achievements and breakthroughs in 2024.