Xi Jinping Pledges China’s Support to Russia’s Lavrov

• Chinese President Xi Jinping urges Russia’s top diplomat to strengthen mutual support.

• The meeting is part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) talks in Beijing.

• The SCO aims to counter Western-led power blocs like NATO and promote collaboration among its 10 members.

• Xi also emphasized the need to unite countries of the global South and promote international order development.

• Russia’s Foreign Ministry discussed bilateral political contacts, including preparations for President Putin’s visit to China and Second World War anniversary celebrations.