Wang to visit Russia for BRICS security meeting ahead of Kazan Summit

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
9 Sep 2024 15:26

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Russia this week for a BRICS security meeting in St. Petersburg, ahead of the Kazan summit next month, which President Xi Jinping is expected to attend.

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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks during a joint press conference with his counterparts from Senegal and Congo at the China Africa Forum in Beijing, Thursday, September 5, 2024. (AP)

Wang Yi, China's foreign minister, will travel to Russia this week for a security meeting involving BRICS emerging economies, according to the country's foreign ministry.

Invited by senior Russian official Sergei Shoigu, Wang will participate in a meeting of BRICS security officials and national security advisers, set to occur on September 11 and 12 in St. Petersburg.

This visit precedes a BRICS summit next month, which President Xi Jinping is anticipated to attend.

Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he is expecting Xi Jinping to attend the Kazan meeting, scheduled from October 22 to 24.

China reaffirms strengthening ties with Russia on 75th anniversary

China consistently aims to elevate its relations with Russia to unprecedented heights, the Chinese Foreign Ministry informed Sputnik earlier last month.

The Foreign Ministry reaffirmed that Beijing will grow its relationship with Moscow within the parameters established by the leaders of the two states and noted that this year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Russia and China.

"This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and China and the opening of the Years of Culture of Russia and China", it said.

China is ready to cooperate with Russia in order, guided by the consensus reached by the heads of the two states, to constantly strengthen mutual trust, expand cooperation, develop friendship, and promote bilateral relations to constantly rise to a new level," the ministry added.

Back in May, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, "Russia and China are developing cultural and humanitarian cooperation in the most dynamic way. As already mentioned, the years 2024-2025 have been declared cross-cultural years in our countries, their official start will be given tonight. The program of the cross-years is very extensive."

Putin highlighted that both nations have amassed a wealth of experience in mutually advantageous and diverse cooperation, resulting in numerous achievements across various domains.