INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing on Tuesday, reaffirming the strong momentum of the
China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership
Xi asked Lavrov to convey his warm greetings to President Vladimir Putin and emphasized the importance of fully implementing the key
consensus reached between the two heads of state.He stressed the need for continued mutual support on multilateral platforms, safeguarding
both countries' development and security interests, and strengthening solidarity with Global South countries to promote a more just and
equitable international order.Xi highlighted the strategic significance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), co-founded by China
and Russia, in safeguarding peace, stability and development across the Eurasian continent. The Chinese president urged joint efforts to
support the SCO's development, inject fresh momentum and build the organization into a strategic platform for regional cooperation.Lavrov,
conveying President Putin's sincere greetings, noted that under the strategic guidance of the two leaders, Russia-China relations continue
He reaffirmed Russia's strong commitment to developing ties with China and expressed the hope to maintain high-level exchanges during this
year, marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War
Lavrov also emphasized enhanced coordination in regional and international affairs and voiced firm support for China's rotating presidency
of the SCO, pledging to work together to ensure the success of the upcoming SCO summit in Tianjin.
