Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks during a meeting with Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi and Foreign Minister of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh on the sidelines of the meeting of SCO Heads of State Council, Astana, July 3, 2024
I would like to extend my congratulations to my Mongolian colleague on the successful parliamentary election of the State Great Khural of Mongolia and wish her continued success.
I am pleased to have this opportunity to hold our first meeting at the level of foreign ministers, convening on behalf of our leaders.
Since 2014, six summits have been held with the participation of heads of state. These summits have resulted in significant decisions promoting our strategic partnership, neighbourly relations, and mutually beneficial projects.
A comprehensive roadmap for development and cooperation was approved, encompassing nearly all key areas including politics, economics, science, education, culture, and foreign policy coordination. Subsequently, the Russia-Mongolia-China Economic Corridor Programme, as noted by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, was signed.
A joint statement issued in Samarkand in 2022 announced the initiation of a feasibility study and work plan for the modernisation and development of the central railway line and the Russia-Mongolia-China economic corridor.
It is in everyone’s best interest to ensure the swift implementation of these crucial decisions. Our trilateral partnership is a key instrument of cooperation on the Eurasian continent.
We aim to align the development of trilateral projects with the activities of the Eurasian Economic Union, China’s Belt and Road initiative, and Mongolia’s Steppe Road concept. This alignment serves our shared interests and will facilitate the harmonisation of various information processes within the framework of the Greater Eurasian Partnership. I hope that today we can make significant contributions to these efforts.
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