China News Agency, Beijing, July 15. Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the 7th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting and the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting on the 14th, visited five Southeast Asian countries and presided over bilateral relations with Vietnam and Cambodia in Nanning, Guangxi. After the mechanism meeting, he was interviewed by the central media.

　　The foreign ministers of China and Russia held a successful meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting. When evaluating the current China-Russia relations, Wang Yi said that under the strategic drafting of President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin, China-Russia relations have shown strong resilience.

As each other's important neighbors and comprehensive strategic partners of coordination, it is necessary for us to eliminate interference, maintain focus, and advance cooperation in various fields in an orderly manner, so as to vigorously safeguard the fundamental interests of the two countries and the two peoples.

　　Wang Yi pointed out that as important members of multilateral mechanisms such as the United Nations, the G20, the BRICS, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, it is necessary for China and Russia to maintain communication and coordination, enhance the consensus of the international community, and promote the cause of global development.

We firmly believe that China-Russia relations can withstand the test of any international situation and continue to maintain the right direction.

What China and Russia are committed to building is a new type of major-country relationship, based on the principles of non-alignment, non-confrontation, and non-targeting of third parties. The US's distortion and smearing of the normal exchanges between China and Russia are out of nothing and have ulterior motives.

We are willing to work with Russia and all international forces committed to peace and development to jointly implement the global security initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping and promote world multi-polarization and democratization of international relations.

　　Wang Yi further said that in the face of the Ukraine crisis, China's position is upright, objective and fair, and it has been consistent in persuading peace and promoting talks.

President Xi Jinping pointed out that the painful history of the two world wars and the Cold War confrontation shows that hegemonism, bloc politics and camp confrontation will not bring peace and security.

China will continue to proceed from the right and wrong of the problem itself, make independent judgments, support all efforts that are conducive to the peaceful resolution of the crisis, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of itself and the vast number of developing countries, and practice the concept of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security. , and always stand on the side of maintaining peace and on the right side of history.

　　In addition, Australia, Canada, and the ROK have just experienced government changes or changes. Talking about the first direct dialogue with the foreign ministers of the three countries, Wang Yi said that the outstanding experience of face-to-face exchanges with the foreign ministers of the three countries is that the three countries attach great importance to their relations with China and hope Strengthening communication, enhancing mutual understanding and seeking mutually beneficial cooperation all advocate the observance of internationally recognized rules such as the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.

　　Wang Yi specifically pointed out that the difficulties encountered in China-Australia relations in the past few years are rooted in the fact that the former Australian government insisted on treating China as an "adversary" or even a threat, and adopted a series of irresponsible and rash words and deeds against China.

At present, China-Australia relations are facing both challenges and opportunities.

China is willing to take the pulse, recalibrate and set sail again for the bilateral relationship in the spirit of mutual respect.

We have noticed that the Australian side reiterates that China and Australia are comprehensive strategic partners and will continue to adhere to the one-China policy.

It is hoped that the Australian side will correct its perception of China, refrain from hyping up differences, refrain from participating in the containment of China, and conduct constructive exchanges with equal respect, calm and pragmatic attitude, and strive to bring China-Australia relations back on track.

　　Wang Yi said that China-Canada relations have been at the forefront of China's relations with developed countries for a long time. China and Canada have never been rivals but partners; China has never been a threat but an opportunity.

A healthy and stable China-Canada relationship serves the common interests of both sides.

The foreign ministers' meeting was constructive and candid.

The improvement and development of China-Canada relations requires the joint efforts of both sides. Specifically, we should grasp the correct direction of the development of bilateral relations, properly manage differences, uphold mutual respect, adhere to independence and self-reliance, and seek win-win cooperation.

　　Wang Yi said that China and the ROK are inseparable neighbors and inseparable partners.

The two countries coexist in a security environment where we share weal and woe, and form an industrial cycle in which interests converge.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the ROK. The relationship between the two countries has ushered in opportunities for development, but also faces practical challenges.

Before and after the establishment of the new ROK government, the two heads of state successfully communicated with each other, leading the smooth transition and good start of bilateral relations.

Maintaining and stabilizing China-ROK relations is in the common interests of both sides, otherwise both countries will suffer. This is an important experience in the exchanges between the two countries in the past 30 years.

The two sides should review the original intention of establishing diplomatic relations, abide by political commitments, focus on mutually beneficial cooperation, eliminate external interference, and promote the healthy and stable development momentum of bilateral relations.

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