Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping during talks at the Diaoyutai State Residence in BeijingMOSCOW, Feb 4 Russia and China call on the international community to respect the right of the peoples of different countries to self-determination. The text of the corresponding statement by the Russian Federation and China on international relations entering a new era and global sustainable development is published on the Kremlin website.
Interstate relations between Russia and China»The parties call on the international community to respect the diversity of cultures and civilizations, the right of the peoples of different countries to self-determination,» the statement says. It is also noted that the parties are ready to work together with all interested partners in the interests of promoting genuine democracy. Russia and China call for respect for the rights of peoples to independently choose the path of development, sovereignty and interests in the field of security and development.» The Parties appeal to all states with an appeal in the interests of common well-being to strengthen dialogue and mutual trust, deepen mutual understanding, uphold such universal human values as peace, development, equality, justice, democracy and freedom, respect the rights of peoples to independently choose the path of development of their countries, as well as the sovereignty and interests of states in the field of security and development,» the statement says. >China condemns Western meddling in other countries' affairs
