Russian FM looks to China for greater cooperation under pressure from the West
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Beijing and Moscow are expanding their strategic cooperation amid intense pressure for both countries from Washington, Russia’s foreign minister said in talks with his Chinese counterpart on Thursday.
“We continue to increase the scope and range of practical interaction amid the strategic policy aimed at containing the development of both our countries that the United States and its satellites pursue,” Lavrov was quoted by Russia’s Tass news agency as saying.
“In contrast to the openly aggressive policy of the West [which] seeks to maintain its privileged position and dominance in global affairs, our stance is gaining increasing support and appreciation among participants in international relations.”
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