Wang Yi, Lavrov discuss strengthening China-Russia ties at G20 meeting

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed China-Russia relations with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, Thursday on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa. Wang said that the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era is advancing to a higher level and broader dimensions. 

Lavrov, for his part, said that Russia is willing to work with China to strengthen high-level exchanges, deepen practical cooperation in economy, trade, finance, culture and other fields, and promote the further development of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination. 

The two sides also exchanged views and coordinated positions on international and regional issues of mutual concern, including the situation in the Middle East.