On September 19, 2023 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi and Secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council Nikolai Patrushev co-hosted the 18th round of China-Russia Strategic Security Consultation in Moscow. The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on a wide range of issues related to deepening strategic coordination between the two countries, which has strengthened coordination and increased mutual trust.

Wang Yi said that China-Russia relations have stood the test of the changing international landscape, and constantly developed forward in a sound and steady manner, the connotation of strategic coordination between the two countries has been continuously substantiated, and the quality of practical cooperation has been constantly improved. As permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and responsible major countries, China and Russia have close cooperation on the international stage, jointly safeguarded true multilateralism, and opposed any hegemonic and bullying practice, so as to make the global governance system fairer and more equitable.

Wang Yi said that the China-Russia strategic security consultation mechanism, as an important part of the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination between the two countries in the new era, reflects the depth of political mutual trust and the breadth of strategic coordination between China and Russia. Since the establishment of the mechanism, the two sides have maintained close communication and positive interaction, effectively safeguarding common interests, and contributing wisdom and strength to global strategic stability and the resolution of regional hotspot issues. The two sides firmly support each other on issues involving each other's core interests, demonstrating the due meaning of a comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination. China is ready to work with Russia to fundamentally follow the important common understandings reached by the two heads of state, further release the effectiveness of the mechanism, and make greater contribution to safeguarding the national security of the two countries and promoting world peace and stability.

Nikolai Patrushev said that since the beginning of this year, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, Russia-China relations have developed in a sound and steady manner and practical cooperation has been advanced in an orderly manner. Both sides always respect and support each other. Faced with the challenges of rapid changes in the international security situation and frequent conflicts, Russia and China are not subject to external influence and interference, adhere to independence, and strengthen strategic coordination, demonstrating the unique value of comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination. Russia firmly supports China's legitimate position on Taiwan and on issues related to Xinjiang, Xizang and Hong Kong, and opposes Western interference in China's internal affairs. Russia highly appreciates and supports the three major global initiatives put forth by President Xi Jinping and is ready to jointly promote stability and development in the Asia-Pacific region and the world.

The two sides agreed to hold China-Russia strategic stability consultation at an appropriate time and strengthen cooperation in law enforcement security, non-proliferation, and global governance in emerging technologies, among others.

The two sides will also continue to strengthen coordination within multilateral frameworks such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the BRICS mechanism.