Russian Foreign Minister Highlights Bilateral Importance
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, that the diplomatic relations between Russia and China are a crucial element in maintaining global stability. During an address to the Federal Assembly in Moscow, Lavrov underscored the 'special significance of the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination'.
Lavrov's remarks come amidst ongoing high-level engagements between the two countries, which he described as being in their 'best period in history'. This partnership is characterized by close coordination on international policy, strategic stability, and security matters.
Deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
The 'comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination' between Russia and China encompasses a broad spectrum of cooperation. It involves extensive collaboration within multilateral organizations such as BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and the G20. Both nations view these platforms as essential for shaping a multipolar world order.
The partnership is explicitly stated as not being based on military blocs and is not directed against any third country. Instead, it focuses on mutual support and shared interests. For instance, Russia consistently adheres to the 'one-China principle' and supports Beijing's stance on the Taiwan question. Conversely, China has expressed support for Russia's efforts to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Recent Engagements and Shared Historical Perspectives
The year 2025 has seen significant interactions between the leaders of both nations. Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Moscow in May to attend celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War. Similarly, Russian President Vladimir Putin participated in the parade in Beijing in September, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
These exchanges highlight a shared historical perspective, with Lavrov noting that 'Both countries played a decisive role in those momentous events of the last century'. Both nations have also agreed to firmly uphold the outcomes of World War II victory and oppose any attempts to revive fascism or Japanese militarism.
Economic and Technological Collaboration
Beyond diplomatic and security coordination, the partnership extends to robust economic and technological cooperation. Recent agreements, such as those signed in November 2025, cover sectors including trade, energy, science, and space exploration. Plans include developing a cooperation roadmap for 2026-2030 focusing on areas like artificial intelligence and improving compatibility between their navigation systems, Russia's GLONASS and China's BeiDou. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance the resilience of their industrial and supply chains and foster innovation.
7 Comments
Katchuka
Excellent! Economic and tech cooperation will benefit both nations and beyond.
Loubianka
While coordination in BRICS and SCO can indeed promote new forms of international cooperation, there's a risk that these platforms could be used to undermine established international institutions rather than complement them.
BuggaBoom
They claim it's not against anyone, but their actions speak louder than words.
Raphael
This partnership brings much-needed stability and diverse voices to global governance.
Leonardo
While a multipolar world could offer diverse perspectives, the human rights records of both nations raise significant concerns about their leadership on global stability.
paracelsus
"Global stability" is just code for challenging democracies and creating a new authoritarian bloc.
eliphas
It's true that both countries played a crucial role in WWII, but their current interpretations of "stability" often clash with international norms, especially regarding sovereignty in certain regions.