China and Russia talks on BRICS and arms control

According to the report of Fars News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia announced in a statement that Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov held talks with his Chinese counterpart Ma Zhaoshu in Moscow on the issue of arms control. and cooperation in the “BRICS” organization during the Russian presidency.

According to the Russian “TAS” news agency, according to the announcement of the Russian Foreign Ministry, these two deputy ministers of affairs The Foreign Ministry also discussed other important international agendas, “emphasizing the mission of strengthening coordination between Russia and China, including in special international forums.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia stated in its statement: In this conversation, a wide range of issues related to international security, arms control and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction were discussed. The two sides paid a lot of attention to the interaction in the BRICS format, the organization that Russia will hold the rotating presidency in 2024. These consultations were held with the approach of openness and partnership that characterizes the relations between our countries.” The anti-Russian axis through Ukraine has failed, warning that the few remaining agreements between Washington and Moscow may collapse in line with America’s destructive anti-Russian policy.

Ryabkov stated. “In relations with America, we have reached a situation where there is no basis for coordination or joint political actions, especially in the field of security. In the matter of the complete combined war that Washington has launched against us, such actions do not seem appropriate or justified.” does not agree with the idea of ​​the United States to form a warning system at the time of the launch of ballistic missiles by the world’s five nuclear powers.

This has not been done. This idea is only from the American side and there is no consensus on it. Regarding Russia’s position, I must say that the implementation of such a plan has no added value”.

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