MOSCOW, April 14 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in China on Tuesday for talks on the wars in Ukraine and Iran as well as bilateral ties. Lavrov was shown on Russian state
Lavrov Arrives in China for Key Talks on Ukraine, Iran, and Economic Cooperation
Russian-Chinese Diplomatic Engagements and Global Implications
Lavrov’s Arrival and Agenda
MOSCOW, April 14 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in China on Tuesday for talks on the wars in Ukraine and Iran as well as bilateral ties.
Lavrov was shown on Russian state television arriving in Beijing where is expected to hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Key Discussion Topics
"A thorough exchange of views is expected on a number of 'hot topics' and regional issues, including the Ukrainian crisis and the situation in the Middle East," Russia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Multilateral Cooperation
Lavrov and Wang will discuss bilateral cooperation and cooperation in multilateral forums such as the United Nations, BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the G20, and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the ministry said.
Background on Russia-China Relations
China and Russia declared a "no limits" partnership in February 2022 when Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Beijing, days before he sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine. Putin has sometimes described China as an "ally".
Global Strategic Competition
In its annual threat assessment, U.S. intelligence agencies cast China and Russia as the main competitors for Washington on everything from the Arctic and artificial intelligence to space and nuclear weapons.
(Reporting by Guy FaulconbridgeEditing by Andrew Osborn)
