Chinese, Russian FMs pledge to advance ties

International moral responsibilities of major powers 'indispensable', says Wang

Senior diplomats from China and Russia have reaffirmed the "unshakable foundation" in their bilateral friendship and the high level of mutual trust despite an evolving international landscape, and pledged joint efforts to advance the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov highlighted the shared commitment from both nations in implementing the key consensuses reached by the two heads of state and carrying forward bilateral ties this year.

"No matter how the situation evolves, the foundation of China-Russia friendship remains unshakable, and the international moral responsibilities of major powers are indispensable," Wang said when meeting with Lavrov on Thursday on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa.