❗From the interview of Marat #Berdyev, Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry and Russia’s #G20 Sous-Sherpa, to TASS (June 21, 2025):
• South Africa’s Presidency of the G20 is shaped through the lens of the Ubuntu philosophy — "I am because we are." I believe this is especially relevant now, as the world is torn apart by geopolitical confrontations, trade wars, and other destructive processes fragmenting both the political and economic landscape.
• In2023, the G20 welcomed a new member for the first time: the African Union. This only strengthened the voice of the Global South on the platform.
• We believe that this unique global forum — where developed and developing countries sit together — is vital for addressing today’s enormous global challenges. What’s needed is collective action. In this regard, emerging economies are acting constructively and productively, contributing to the G20’s work as a positive force.
• On the "Ukrainization" of the G20 agenda — indeed, since the start of the special military operation, the West has launched a large-scale anti-Russian campaign <...>. But if you track the evolution of G20 language and how agreements are being shaped, you’ll see a clear shift: the international community is beginning to grasp the root causes of the conflict in Ukraine and that it does not exist in a vacuum. It’s part of a broader geopolitical struggle the West is waging against countries it sees as competitors.
• The G20 is not immune to the broader trend affecting many international platforms — a growing divergence of views on key global issues. This reality makes it harder to find common solutions.
❗Russia’s position is clear: the G20 is primarily an economic forum. Regardless of geopolitical events, we should not turn it into a substitute for platforms like the UN Security Council, which are designed to handle such matters. We must focus on the pressing socio-economic issues for which the G20 was originally created — finding tools and opportunities to maintain high growth rates and sustainable development.
• The United States' participation in G20 processes has been sporadic. They haven’t withdrawn or entirely disengaged from G20 consultations, but their involvement has been selective and irregular. So far, they haven’t blocked proceedings or created insurmountable obstacles to the G20’s functioning. How they’ll behave going forward remains to be seen. The upcoming Sherpa meeting may offer some clarity.
Live: Dazzling nightscape at Shanghai's Yangpu Riverside
As APEC's host again after a 12-year interval, China is holding the Second Senior Officials' Meeting and related #APEC meetings in Shanghai. As night falls, the Yangpu Riverside in Shanghai comes alive with dazzling lights. The shimmering river reflects rows of towering skyscrapers, blending waterfront tranquility with the bustling glamour of a global metropolis. Bright neon lights glimmer along the bank, and gentle river breezes brush past the promenade, painting a picture of Shanghai's modern prosperity and timeless elegance.
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#APEC 2024 : les point clés de la dernière journée du sommet
Le sommet de l'APEC s’achève par une ultime réunion dans la capitale du #Pérou. Une déclaration finale doit être adoptée à l'issue du sommet. Les détails avec notre envoyé spécial sur place, Igor Kourachenko.
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#APEC 2024 : les points clés de la deuxième journée du sommet
La deuxième journée du sommet de l’APEC a commencé au #Pérou. Plus de détails avec notre envoyé spécial Igor Kourachenko, qui est sur place.
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🌐APEC Ministers Commit to Trusted AI and Inclusive Digital Growth
APEC digital and AI ministers convened for the first time in Incheon, Republic of Korea, issuing a joint statement that redefines regional priorities for AI governance. The meeting underscored a united commitment to responsible digital transformation and the development of trusted AI systems aligned with economic and societal needs.
The ministers identified three focal points: accelerating AI innovation to solve socio-economic challenges, expanding equitable digital connectivity, and building a secure, transparent AI ecosystem. Korea’s initiative to launch a dedicated APEC AI program by the end of 2025 was met with strong support, positioning the region to lead on practical, multilateral AI governance.
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s video address to the 9th international conference "Russia and China: Cooperation in a New Era" (May 30, 2024)
💬 I am delighted to welcome the organisers of and participants in the 9th international conference "Russia and China: Cooperation in a New Era".
Most recently, Russia's President Vladimir Putin paid a state visit to China, which definitely became the centerpiece of bilateral exchanges this year. <...>
🇷🇺🇨🇳 The bond of comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation between Russia and China has grown unprecedentedly strong thanks to the personal efforts of both heads of state. The Beijing summit sealed the two countries’ firm commitment to further deepen and expand it. This commitment was documented in the two leaders’ joint final statement.
This year, Russia and China celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations. We mark this significant anniversary with achieving a new quality of relations – today, Russia and China view each other as priority partners and invariably adhere to the principles of mutually respectful, equal and trustful cooperation. We support each other with regard to key issues affecting the respective fundamental interests.
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Strategic coordination in the international arena remains a key component of the Russian-Chinese partnership amid the growing international tensions. Our foreign policy tandem, held together by a broad commonality of interests as well as coinciding or similar approaches to key issues on the present-day agenda, plays a major stabilising role in global affairs.
☝️ The two countries are strengthening cooperation on multilateral platforms, primarily the Unite Nations and the UN Security Council, as well as #BRICS, #SCO, #G20, and #APEC.
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The Russian-Chinese strategic tandem is gaining status, and this opens up new horizons for us in terms of stronger sovereignty, economic growth, and prosperity of both countries.
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