Russia-China partnership provides global stability, says Kremlin aide
Quick Look
- Russia's presidential foreign policy aide, Yury Ushakov, stated that the Russia-China partnership is crucial for global stability in the current international climate.
- He highlighted increased coordination within organizations like the UN, BRICS, G20, and the SCO, noting the upcoming 25th anniversary of the SCO.
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Why It Matters
Yury Ushakov, a senior foreign policy aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, made these remarks to the media. The statement comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and a desire by Russia and China to present a united front on the international stage.
MOSCOW, May 18. /TASS/. The Russia-China partnership provides stability to the world, and is therefore especially needed at the moment, Yury Ushakov, Russian presidential foreign policy aide, has told the media.
"Our close Russian-Chinese partnership is especially needed in the current international situation; it is stabilizing in nature," he said. "We are increasing coordination at the UN, BRICS, the G20, and on other platforms."
"Of course, we continue active cooperation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the SCO together this year," Ushakov added.
As the Russian president's aide noted, Russia "fully and completely supports the activities of China's presidency of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum this year."
Open Questions
- What specific 'current international situation' is being referred to?
- What concrete actions are being taken to increase coordination at the UN, BRICS, and G20?
- What are the specific plans for celebrating the 25th anniversary of the SCO?
- What are the specific areas of cooperation under China's APEC presidency?
