Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday (April 15, 2026) that the stability and certainty of China-Russia relations are particularly “precious” in the face of an international landscape intertwined with change and chaos.
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During a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing, Mr. Xi said the strong vitality and exemplary significance of the friendship treaty between the two countries stand out even more under such a backdrop.
Xi says China, Russia ties 'most stable' in turbulent world
Mr. Xi said China and Russia need to use closer and stronger strategic collaboration to defend the legitimate interests of both nations and safeguard the unity of Global South countries, the state broadcaster CCTV reported. He also called for two countries to showcase the responsibility and commitment of major powers and permanent members of the UN Security Council, the report said.
