China appreciates Russian President Vladimir Putin’s viewpoint that attempts to contain China and Russia are a grave mistake, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang told reporters at a press briefing on Friday, commenting on the Russian leader’s statement, Eurasia Diary reports citing Tass news.
We attach great importance to the positive and clear stance expressed by President Putin. Some countries have recently adhered to the principles of unilateralism and meddled in other states’ domestic affairs, using the sanctions mechanism, which affects the existing world order and undermines the basis of the current international relations system," he said.
"This practice is backward movement and a grave mistake, which [the international community] does not welcome," the diplomat added.
"China and Russia are permanent members of the UN Security Council and major developing countries. Both countries seek to protect national sovereignty and security, and the basic principles of international law," the spokesperson stressed. "We have common interests and needs, so we share responsibility for maintaining global peace and stability and for upholding justice and honesty in international relations."