War in Ukraine: friendship between China and Russia is “solid as a rock”, assures Beijing – franceinfo

China values ​​its relationship with Russia. The friendship between Beijing and Moscow is “solid as a rock”, at assured Monday, March 7 the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi, during his annual press conference on the sidelines of the parliamentary session. Attached to its partnership with Moscow, China has refrained from condemning the Russian intervention in Ukraine, even refusing to speak “of invasion”. The Minister also considered than Beijing and Moscow “contributed” to peace and stability in the world.

“China and Russia, both permanent members of the UN Security Council, are […] the most important strategic partners for each other.”

Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister

at a press conference

“The prospects for future cooperation are immense”, said the minister. The previous month, Vladimir Putin had considered the Sino-Russian friendship to be a “example of worthy relationship, where each helps and supports the other in his development”.

The head of Chinese diplomacy also said on Monday that his country was “willing” to play a role in the Ukrainian crisis, in particular by participating “if needed” international mediation to end the war. Beijing will send humanitarian aid to Ukraine, assured the minister.