INTERNATIONAL — April 14, 2026

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Arrives in China for Official Visit

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in China for a two-day official visit on April 14-15 to hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The discussions will cover bilateral cooperation, multilateral affairs including the UN and BRICS, the Ukraine crisis, and the Middle East situation.

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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Arrives in China for Official Visit
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in China on Sunday for a two-day official visit spanning April 14-15.

Lavrov is scheduled to hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the visit. The Russian foreign ministry announced the trip, stating that the discussions will focus on bilateral cooperation as well as global affairs addressed in multilateral forums including the United Nations and BRICS.

The agenda also includes key international issues such as the Ukraine crisis and the situation in the Middle East. These talks come amid ongoing efforts by Russia and China to coordinate positions on major global challenges.

The visit underscores the close partnership between the two nations, with regular high-level exchanges on strategic matters. Lavrov's trip is part of broader diplomatic engagements aimed at advancing mutual interests in various international platforms.

No further details on the outcomes of the meetings were immediately available.

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