Russia, China discuss new Eurasian security architecture

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
25 Jul 2024 18:06

The meeting is being held during the high-level ASEAN events against the backdrop of stagnation of Euro-Atlantic mechanisms.

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Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi hold talks on the sidelines of ASEAN events. (@mfa_russia)

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi have discussed the potential implementation of Russia's proposed new security architecture.

"Lavrov and Wang Yi have discussed the prospects for implementing the concept initiated by the Russian side to create a new security architecture in Eurasia against the backdrop of stagnation of Euro-Atlantic mechanisms," the ministry said in a statement.

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The meeting is being held during the high-level ASEAN events. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the Association plays a crucial role in the evolving, more equitable multipolar world order.

ASEAN has consistently been at the heart of regional efforts to promote a stable and secure, non-bloc development for the Asia-Pacific region.

On its Telegram channel, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that "Russia and China have been working in tandem on building a multipolar world order with better justice for all, guided by the principle of genuine multilateralism."

"We believe that the significant potentials of Russia and China, as well as their participation in such new multilateral associations as BRICS and the SCO, can have a positive impact on our interaction with the Association," a separate statement reads.

"This will also enhance our cooperation with individual Member States of ASEAN, helping us address global and regional issues based on the comprehensive and interconnected principles of the UN Charter," the statement added.