Russia suggests US-Russia dialogue at APEC summit in China
Quick Look
- Russia's Marat Berdyev suggested that US-Russia dialogue could resume on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China, on November 18-19.
- He emphasized the need for political will and an equal dialogue, highlighting China's goal of building a community of shared prosperity.
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Why It Matters
Russia has suggested that dialogue with the United States could be resumed during the upcoming APEC summit in China. This proposal comes from Marat Berdyev, an Ambassador-at-Large for the Russian Foreign Ministry.
MOSCOW, May 20. /TASS/. Russian-US dialogue could be continued on the sidelines of the APEC summit scheduled for November 18-19 in China’s Shenzhen, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Marat Berdyev told Izvestia.
"The platform is more than relevant for building a pragmatic dialogue between such major economies as Russia, China, and the United States. What is needed is political will and readiness for an equal dialogue without a hidden agenda," the diplomat said.
"China, as the forum’s chair, has already set the goal of building a community of shared prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region based on the principles of openness, innovation, and cooperation. It is important that all forum members embrace this positive momentum, including the Americans," Berdyev added.
Open Questions
- Will the US agree to dialogue at the APEC summit?
- What specific topics would be discussed?
- What is Russia's 'hidden agenda' that Berdyev refers to?
