INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Beijing on Friday to discuss enhancing security
cooperation, Afghanistan, and regional and Middle Eastern issues
The meeting also focused on the future of strategic security talks between China and Russia.According to the report, both sides agreed to
hold a new round of strategic security talks at an appropriate time, Xinhua news agency reported
However, the details of the discussion about Afghanistan were not revealed
Both Russia and China, like many other countries, have not formally recognized the Islamic Emirate government, but they maintain extensive
diplomatic and economic relations with the IEA.In December 2023, Sergei Shoigu visited Kabul, where he met separately with the deputy
economic and political chiefs of the IEA, as well as the ministers of defense and interior.Shoigu also had a separate meeting with Chinese
President Xi Jinping during his trip to China, Xinhua reported.Russian news agencies have reported that Moscow and Beijing align on various
Shoigu mentioned that the two countries enjoy a high level of mutual political and strategic trust and are not influenced by external
factors.This meeting between Shoigu and Wang Yi reflects the growing strategic partnership between Russia and China, particularly in matters
of regional security and diplomacy
Their collaboration on Afghanistan highlights the importance of maintaining diplomatic engagement despite not recognizing the IEA
government.As both countries seek to strengthen their global influence, continued dialogue and cooperation will be key in addressing issues
related to security and political stability in Afghanistan and the broader region
Their shared approach to international challenges may play a significant role in shaping future geopolitical dynamics.The post China and
Russia discuss Afghanistan and Regional Security first appeared on Ariana News.
