G20 = Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who is visiting Indonesia to attend foreign ministers' meetings of 20 major countries, meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and takes a stance against the Western side, which is tightening sanctions on Russia over the situation in Ukraine. I emphasized.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who visited Bali, Indonesia to attend the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the 7th.
At the beginning of the meeting, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said, "Constructive and strategic ties between Russia and China are important for forming a more equitable and democratic world order," and called for strengthening bilateral relations.
He added, "The Western side is taking an offensive response to maintain its privileged position and control in international affairs. In contrast, our position is understood and supported by many countries. He emphasized his stance against the Western side, which is tightening sanctions on Russia over the situation in Ukraine.
Lavrov is expected to meet locally with foreign ministers from emerging countries such as China, Turkey, Brazil and South Africa, apart from the G20 foreign ministers' meeting, and is seeking to confirm cooperation with traditionally friendly countries. increase.
Russian Foreign Minister Talks with US Side "Not Scheduled"
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was asked by reporters on the 7th whether Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Blinken would meet locally at the G20 = 20 major foreign ministers' meetings. Nothing is planned. "
He said, "Given the current situation, we are fully prepared for contact through the embassy and occasional telephone talks," he said, recognizing that talks are not an essential situation.