China, Russia slam 'destructive external interference' in Eurasia: Joint statement

China and Russia denounced what they describe as external meddling in Eurasia as the principal threat to regional stability in a joint declaration. On Thursday, October 22nd, Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited Russia, where he met with President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to discuss this issue. The two nations emphasized that destructive external interference is currently the primary factor undermining stability across the Eurasian continent, according to a statement released by Xinhua.

The two countries firmly denounced any acts of external coercion involving the use of force intended to disrupt the process of Eurasian unity. Both nations assured each other of unwavering support on matters involving their core interests and significant concerns. China pledged its support for Russia in safeguarding its security, stability, national unity, development, and prosperity, as well as its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The statement made no mention of a rumored upcoming meeting between Putin and his counterparts from China and the United States, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov informed reporters that preparations for a possible first-ever meeting of the leaders of China, Russia, and the United States were underway, with the intention of incorporating the event into the agenda of the Asia-Pacific summit in Shenzhen, China, next month.