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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, June 26 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in Beijing on Thursday.
Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, pointed out that China and Armenia always respect and trust each other. According to him, China is willing to work with Armenia to pass on the friendship between the two countries from generation to generation, strengthen mutual trust, deepen cooperation, contribute to the development and upliftment of the two countries for the benefit of their peoples.
As Wang Yi stated, China expects to adhere to genuine multilateralism together with all countries, including Armenia, and safeguard the international system with the UN at its core, as well as the international order based on international law. China also intends to advance the implementation of the three major global initiatives and jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind, the Chinese diplomat added.
China, as always, will support Armenia in defending its national sovereignty and independence, as well as in following the path that is supported by its people and suits its national conditions, Wang Yi emphasized, noting that the PRC appreciates Armenia’s firm commitment to the one-China principle and firm support for the Chinese side’s position on issues affecting its core interests.
A. Mirzoyan, in turn, stated that Armenia will continue to follow the one-China policy and support China in protecting its core interests, and also expects to deepen cooperation with China in various areas, including connectivity, economy and trade. According to the minister, Armenia is ready to strengthen coordination with China in international and regional affairs and build a more stable, friendly and strategic partnership between the two countries.
The parties also exchanged views on issues such as deepening cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Israeli-Iranian conflict. –0–