Russia says it is ready to increase its energy exports to China, amid a strategic rapprochement between the two powers and ahead of an expected visit by President Vladimir Putin.
This announcement was made by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at a press conference in Beijing. According to him, Moscow is prepared to increase its deliveries to meet China's energy needs and strengthen bilateral cooperation in this key area.
Vladimir Putin's visit to China is planned for the first half of the year, according to Russian news agencies. The daily newspaper Vedomosti, citing sources close to the matter, reported that it could take place around the week of May 18.
This perspective is part of a context of close relations between Moscow and Beijing. The Chinese president Xi Jinping recently reaffirmed the importance of the friendship between the two countries, calling for deeper cooperation and for defending their common interests on the international stage.
Strengthening energy trade is a pillar of this strategic partnership, as Russia seeks to diversify its markets and China continues to secure its supplies.
In a geopolitical environment marked by increasing tensions, this dynamic illustrates the consolidation of a Moscow-Beijing axis, particularly in essential sectors such as energy, where the interests of the two countries largely converge.
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