Beijing fully supports Russia’s efforts to stabilize the situation in the country following the aborted coup attempt by the Wagner private military company, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has stated.
The ministry posted a response on its website on Sunday after journalists requested a statement on China’s official position on the matter.
“This is Russia’s internal affairs,” a spokesperson for the ministry said. “As a friendly neighbor and a comprehensive strategic partner of coordination in the new era, China supports Russia in maintaining national stability and achieving development and prosperity,” the official added.
On Sunday, Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced it had held talks with Beijing on a number of issues, including the attempted coup. According to a statement on the ministry’s Telegram channel, Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko had met with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang during a working trip to Beijing.
“The Chinese side expressed support for the efforts of the leadership of the Russian Federation to stabilize the situation in the country in connection with the events of June 24, and reaffirmed its interest in strengthening the cohesion and further prosperity of Russia,” the Russian ministry said in a statement.