Russia and China are two major countries in the world – Chinese foreign minister

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on the sidelines of the Group of Twenty (G20) meeting that Russia and China are the two main countries in the world

In his statement, Wang Yi stressed that Russia and China are “comprehensive strategic partners” who are united in working together. The work is led by Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. The Chinese foreign minister also clarified that the ongoing work was in the interests of both states.

“We are playing our role as two major countries in the world”, –  he said.

He said he has a friendly relationship with his counterpart Sergei Lavrov, who has done much to achieve “unanimity”.