WASHINGTON, July 21. /TASS/. Russia and China have withstood a quarter century of global transformations and have brought their relations to an all-time high point, Oleg Stepanov and Wang Di, Russian and Chinese ambassadors in Canada, stated in a joint article.
The article marks the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation between the two countries. It was published on the Russian Embassy’s Telegram channel.
The ambassadors noted that Russian-Chinese relations have withstood "transformations in the international situation, showing stability and sustainability." The article stresses that "they are currently at the highest point ever, serving as a great example of ties between major states, as well as an important force for maintaining global peace and stability."
"Based on the principles of mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, non-aggression and non-interference in the internal affairs, equality and mutual gain, as well as peaceful coexistence, Russia and China fully recognize one’s right to independently choose their social system and path of development, and support the preservation of each other's historical and cultural identity and traditional values," the diplomats stressed, adding that this cooperation "is capable of overcoming difficulties, keeping its course and supporting progressive development."
