Russian Foreign Policy and Sino-Russian Relations

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7. General framework of Russian diplomacy

Independent and constructive foreign policy.

Foreign policy is based on national interests, not ideology.

Committed to establishing a multipolar system of international relations that conforms to the reality of today's world and the diversity of interests, the United Nations should become the main center for mediating international relations.

Striving for a balanced and all-round foreign policy pays attention to developing relations with both western countries and eastern countries. Russia's geopolitical position as a big Eurasian country determines the balance of its foreign policy. "Double-headed Eagle" Diplomacy Facing East and West.

The order of establishing partnerships with countries around the world is: the priority of diplomacy is to continue to develop relations with CIS countries; The traditional focus is to develop relations with European countries; Relations with the United States are an important aspect of diplomacy; Developing relations with Asian countries, especially with China, India and Japan, is an extremely important direction of Russian diplomacy. Developing relations with traditional allies such as North Korea, Cuba and the Middle East is of great significance to Russia.

Establish a good-neighborly zone around Russia and strive to eliminate and prevent the root causes of tension and conflict.

Resolutely defend national interests when solving priority tasks, especially when dealing with relations with the United States and western countries, and strive to resolve differences through dialogue and cooperation; Strive to seek common interests and avoid confrontation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the foreign policy outline of the Russian Federation formulated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At the meeting of Russian ambassadors and permanent representatives held on June 27, 2006, the Russian President instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to conduct a comprehensive analysis of foreign policy. This survey and its recommendations will serve as a reference for the Russian leadership to take action when implementing foreign policy in all corresponding directions. The publication of this introduction is another example of the openness of Russia's foreign policy, and it also shows that Russia is willing to use the theoretical basis to explore all substantive areas of international realistic issues.

Introduction to Foreign Policy is to consolidate the extensive knowledge about the basic issues of national foreign policy that has been formed in Russian society. Special committees of the two houses of the Parliament of the Russian Federation, Russian social science research institutions and policy research centers, non-governmental organizations and entrepreneurs' associations participated in the drafting of the Introduction to Diplomacy. The introduction also refers to the opinions of foreign experts.

Russia's foreign policy is based on the principles of safeguarding national stability, safe development and promoting the strengthening of international relations. These purposes are derived from the concept of national security of the Russian Federation and are clearly reflected in the concept of Russian foreign policy. The foundation of the country's foreign policy is the Constitution and federal laws. The norms of international law and international treaties signed by Russia are also an inseparable part of the Russian legal system.

The main direction of Russian foreign policy is formulated by the President of the Russian Federation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for formulating and implementing foreign policy. The presidential decree entrusted the relevant functions to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In recent years, Russia's foreign policy has become more flexible. A flexible foreign policy can avoid conflicts, explore common interests with all countries and adopt mutually beneficial solutions. Russia's foreign policy is to oppose international terrorism, religious extremism and national separatism, as well as any provocative actions and plans that undermine international stability and hinder international cooperation. In international relations, the Russian Federation stands for preventing military confrontation of any nature, including nuclear weapons confrontation. Therefore, in 2003, Russia and the United States signed and ratified the Treaty on Strategic Offensive Reductions. Russia maintains mutually beneficial relations with developed countries in the world within the framework of the Group of Eight, which creates real opportunities for development, friendship and protection of global cultural and natural heritage among all countries in the international community. Actively participating in the integration of international financial and economic structures (such as joining the Paris Club, the London Club, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, and applying to join the WTO and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) has enabled Russia to play a new role in international affairs.

One of the focuses of Russia's foreign policy is its relations with CIS countries. In this regard, Russia strives to give maximum consideration to the interests of the independent development of all CIS countries, and at the same time takes into account the wishes of the people of all CIS countries to solve practical problems. Russia has not shirked its responsibility of peacefully mediating conflicts in the Soviet Union.

An important direction of Russian foreign policy is to develop relations with Europe. Russia follows the Charter of European Security signed by 1999 and participates in the establishment of a new relationship system on the European continent. As a member of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization, Russia actively participates in the activities of these organizations.

Russia abides by the borderless * * mode that all European countries strive to build, avoiding internal isolation and mutual suspicion. So Russia opposes the eastward expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. 1997 Russia and NATO sign basic documents on relations, cooperation and security between Russia and NATO. On this basis, the NATO-Russia Permanent Joint Committee (now called the Committee of 20) was established, which strengthened the sense of responsibility of both sides for maintaining the stability of international relations.

Russia-US relations have great potential for development. Regular political contacts between the two countries are conducive to strengthening strategic stability and global security.

Russia's foreign policy also attaches equal importance to the Asian region. Joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO, 200 1) is the most important step taken by Russia. This cooperation has strengthened mutual trust among countries in the military and security fields, and also promoted cooperation in the political, economic, trade and cultural fields. Participating in the activities of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the ASEAN Forum has also strengthened Russia's cooperative partnership in Southeast Asia.

Traditionally, relations with countries in the Middle East have played an important role in the foreign policy of the Russian Federation. In 2003, Russia, the United States, the United Nations and the European Union formulated a road map for Middle East peace aimed at gradually resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and submitted it to the leaders of Israel and the Palestinian National Authority. Russia believes that the UN Security Council should play a major mediating role in resolving Iraq and other conflicts. Russia also provides humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan and participates in humanitarian activities in Africa.

Relations with Latin American countries are also an important part of Russian foreign policy.

2/kloc-0 At the beginning of the century, the international situation was sharp and complicated. Russia's goal is to consolidate the positive achievements in international affairs in the 20th century, which laid a solid foundation for Russia's domestic development and further achievements in international affairs.

At present, Russia has established diplomatic relations with 178 countries, and its overseas institutions include 140 embassies, 12 representative offices in international organizations, 74 consulates general and 4 consulates. The headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has 3,300 staff members and 36 offices throughout Russia. In Moscow, there are 140 Russian embassies, including the representative offices of the sovereign military order of Council of Europe and Malta. In the words of Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, in 2006, the role of "Russian factor" in international affairs was significantly enhanced. The comments of western media such as American Thinker may be more direct, "The polar bear finally woke up!" On February 20th, 65438, Lavrov held an annual press conference to summarize Russia's diplomatic achievements this year and look forward to Russia's diplomatic plan for the coming year. This is the third time he has made a concluding remark on Russian foreign policy in just two weeks. Throughout this year's Russian diplomacy, it can be said that it has gained a lot and reappeared brilliantly.

8. China-Russia sister cities

See table 1- 1.

Table 1- 1 Sino-Russian sister cities

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