Beijing (TDI): China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Sergei Shoigu, secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council, in Beijing on Sunday for a high-level strategic dialogue.
Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, welcomed Shoigu’s visit, which was designated by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Addressing the meeting, Wang highlighted the growing turbulence in global affairs, noting that the post-war international order and established norms are under strain. He warned that the world risks a regression to the “law of the jungle” if major powers fail to uphold multilateral principles.
“As permanent members of the UN Security Council, China and Russia have a responsibility to practice true multilateralism, safeguard the UN-centered international system, advocate for an orderly multipolar world, and promote inclusive global economic development,” Wang said. He added that the two nations should maintain close communication on major bilateral issues, support each other on core interests, and work to build a more just global governance system.
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Wang expressed China’s readiness to work with Russia to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, enhance strategic communication, deepen coordination, and open new prospects for China-Russia relations in the year ahead.
Shoigu highlighted that 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the Russia-China Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation, emphasizing that the relationship is built on mutual respect, trust, equality, and shared benefit.
He noted that the global landscape has been complex and volatile since the start of the year, with frequent flare-ups of security issues. Shoigu reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to the one-China principle, vigilance against forces that threaten cross-Strait stability, and opposition to Japan’s moves toward accelerated militarization.
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Shoigu stressed Russia’s readiness to continue firm support for China, deepen bilateral cooperation, and strengthen coordination in multilateral platforms such as the UN, Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and BRICS. He called for efforts to maintain the momentum of high-level relations and to build a fairer multipolar world with a secure Eurasian architecture.
The two sides also held in-depth discussions on various international and regional issues of mutual concern, signaling continued strategic alignment between the two nations.
