Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov indicated that Chinese President Xi Jinping is anticipated to visit Moscow before the upcoming first anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war.
The Ministry has reportedly stated that Jinping's travel to Moscow will be a "major event" on the "bilateral agenda" of the two nations. However, Beijing has yet to announce the highly anticipated visit.
Russia-China Ties
On February 24, the Russia-Ukraine conflict will last one year. The war that began with Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year has significantly escalated.
Russian President Vladimir Putin extended an invitation to Xi Jinping in a year-ending video conversation. During a video conference in December of last year, the two chiefs of state reiterated their commitment to strengthening bilateral connections and collaboration in numerous areas, including commerce and energy.
Per Republic World, the visit would be the first by Xi Jinping after 2019. The leader of the Communist Party attended a three-day economic symposium in St. Petersburg in the year 2019.
In light of the Russia-Ukraine war, bilateral discussions between the two countries have escalated. In September of last year, the two global leaders met in person on the margins of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting in Uzbekistan.
Regarding the economic side of China-Russia ties, Beijing has been one of Moscow's most important trade partners. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, China has been Russia's greatest commercial partner for more than a decade.
China's rising aggressiveness and partnership with Russia represent a threat not just to Asia but also to Europe, said NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday, as he called for closer cooperation and more "friends" for NATO in the Indo-Pacific area.
Stoltenberg stated that China is increasing its investment in nuclear weapons and long-range missiles without providing transparency or engaging in meaningful dialogue on arms control for nuclear weapons while increasing coercion of its neighbors and threats against Taiwan, which it claims as its territory.
He stated that China and Russia are increasingly cooperating and leading an "authoritarian pushback" against the rules-based, open, and democratic international order, The Independent reported.
Stoltenberg stated that NATO does not view China as an opponent and does not desire conflict and that the alliance would continue cooperating with China in areas of shared interest, like climate change. Stoltenberg and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met on Tuesday and agreed to strengthen their security relationship in cyberspace, space, and other areas.
In addition to Japan, NATO is enhancing its "practical collaboration" with Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea in marine cybersecurity and other areas, as well as increasing the presence of their leaders and ministers at NATO meetings, he added.
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US Intensifies Ties With India
Meanwhile, the United States and India are expanding their alliance to exchange advanced defense and computer technologies as the Biden administration strives to distance New Delhi from Russia and intensifies its efforts to confront China.
Details disclosed on Tuesday of the initiative, dubbed the US-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies and initially announced in May 2022, are consistent with Washington's overall strategy to deepen military, technology, and supply chain ties with partner nations.
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan stated on Tuesday that the framework would not be driven solely by the geopolitical threat posed by China but noted that Beijing's aggressive military moves and economic practices have had "a profound impact on the thinking in Delhi" and other global capitals.
Sullivan saw his Indian counterpart, Ajit Doval, on Tuesday, and both men attended an event on Monday with CEOs from American and Indian technology companies and university presidents.
In September, Biden is anticipated to travel to India for the Group of 20 leaders' meeting and to Australia for a summit of the so-called Quad security allies, which includes Japan. India might be interested in building its own General Electric Co. jet engines, which are used in its combat aircraft.
Per SCMP, General Electric has submitted a petition to the US government to permit the combined manufacture of jet engines in the defense technology sector, according to Sullivan. He would not comment on when an announcement may be made, but he did say that the nations are seeking "rapid and ambitious progress."
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