Dialogue at heart of new type of relationship
By Igor Ivanov |
chinawatch.cn |
Updated: 2019-06-10 17:07
Editor's note: The author is president of the Russian International Affairs Council. This is an excerpt of his speech at the opening of the 5th International Conference "Russia and China: Cooperation in a New Era", which was held in Moscow on May 29-30.
It is a great honor for me to be opening the fifth annual conference on cooperation between Russia and China organized by the Russian International Affairs Council and our strategic partner, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
Each year, as we conduct a comprehensive analysis of the state of relations between our countries, we are able to note with a deep sense of satisfaction that the relations between Russia and China have reached new heights in all areas. This speaks to the fact that our countries are on the right track, successfully implementing the decisions and agreements of President Vladimir Putin and President Xi Jinping.
It is the regular meetings and talks between the two leaders that form our objectives and give political impetus to the ongoing development of relations between Russia and China. This year's conference comes immediately after President Putin's visit to China, where he took part in the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, and on the eve of President Xi's visit to Russia. The results of these bilateral summits will be the focus of this Conference.
Given that our conference is being held on the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries, we will also have the opportunity to take a retrospective look at the road we have traveled and, as we always do, make practical recommendations on the basis of this on how to further improve the mechanisms of Russia-China cooperation in order to increase their effectiveness.
The issue of Russia-China cooperation continues to be the top priority in the work of the Russian International Affairs Council. In the last year alone, approximately 20 delegations from research institutions and universities all around China visited the RIAC offices. We regularly publish analytical materials on current issues in bilateral relations, including the now traditional joint policy briefs in collaboration with the Institute of Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the annual "Russian-Chinese Dialogue" report prepared by the Russian International Affairs Council, the Institute of Far Eastern Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Fudan University. The fifth report has just been published, and we believe that each year, the report acquires greater analytical value.
By gradually building a qualitatively new type of relationship, not only do Russia and China successfully address issues of socioeconomic development, but they also play an increasingly important role in the international arena.
The world is going through a complicated period, crises are intensifying and security threats are growing. It is probably too early to talk about the future configuration of the world order. But we can say with full confidence that Russia and China, whose combined political, economic and military potential ensure their influence in the world, will form key centers of this world order.
By working together and, where necessary, supporting each other, our countries are able to not only safeguard our own security and protect our interests on the international stage, but also jointly promote new approaches to the most pressing issues facing the planet today and to the formation of a fair and secure world order.
Expanding the political dialogue between Russia and China presents new challenges for the expert community. Our work should not only focus on current trends and problems, but also formulate recommendations for the development of long-term, strategic interaction between Russia and China. It is important that our expert dialogue helps us to develop common views on international processes and identify priority areas for cooperation.
The author contributed this article to China Watch exclusively. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of China Watch.
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Editor's note: The author is president of the Russian International Affairs Council. This is an excerpt of his speech at the opening of the 5th International Conference "Russia and China: Cooperation in a New Era", which was held in Moscow on May 29-30.
It is a great honor for me to be opening the fifth annual conference on cooperation between Russia and China organized by the Russian International Affairs Council and our strategic partner, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
Each year, as we conduct a comprehensive analysis of the state of relations between our countries, we are able to note with a deep sense of satisfaction that the relations between Russia and China have reached new heights in all areas. This speaks to the fact that our countries are on the right track, successfully implementing the decisions and agreements of President Vladimir Putin and President Xi Jinping.
It is the regular meetings and talks between the two leaders that form our objectives and give political impetus to the ongoing development of relations between Russia and China. This year's conference comes immediately after President Putin's visit to China, where he took part in the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, and on the eve of President Xi's visit to Russia. The results of these bilateral summits will be the focus of this Conference.
Given that our conference is being held on the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries, we will also have the opportunity to take a retrospective look at the road we have traveled and, as we always do, make practical recommendations on the basis of this on how to further improve the mechanisms of Russia-China cooperation in order to increase their effectiveness.
The issue of Russia-China cooperation continues to be the top priority in the work of the Russian International Affairs Council. In the last year alone, approximately 20 delegations from research institutions and universities all around China visited the RIAC offices. We regularly publish analytical materials on current issues in bilateral relations, including the now traditional joint policy briefs in collaboration with the Institute of Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the annual "Russian-Chinese Dialogue" report prepared by the Russian International Affairs Council, the Institute of Far Eastern Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Fudan University. The fifth report has just been published, and we believe that each year, the report acquires greater analytical value.
By gradually building a qualitatively new type of relationship, not only do Russia and China successfully address issues of socioeconomic development, but they also play an increasingly important role in the international arena.
The world is going through a complicated period, crises are intensifying and security threats are growing. It is probably too early to talk about the future configuration of the world order. But we can say with full confidence that Russia and China, whose combined political, economic and military potential ensure their influence in the world, will form key centers of this world order.
By working together and, where necessary, supporting each other, our countries are able to not only safeguard our own security and protect our interests on the international stage, but also jointly promote new approaches to the most pressing issues facing the planet today and to the formation of a fair and secure world order.
Expanding the political dialogue between Russia and China presents new challenges for the expert community. Our work should not only focus on current trends and problems, but also formulate recommendations for the development of long-term, strategic interaction between Russia and China. It is important that our expert dialogue helps us to develop common views on international processes and identify priority areas for cooperation.
The author contributed this article to China Watch exclusively. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of China Watch.
All rights reserved. Copying or sharing of any content for other than personal use is prohibited without prior written permission.
