China and Russia Strengthen UN Cooperation on 80th Anniversary

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Vice Foreign Minister Miao Deyu recently held consultations with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Vershinin in Moscow, focusing on China-Russia UN and Security Council affairs. The two sides emphasized the importance of the United Nations, citing it as a vital achievement of the victory in World War II. China and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining the international system with the United Nations at its core, enhancing cooperation, and supporting global governance.

Key Takeaways:

  • Miao Deyu and Vershinin held consultations on July 14, 2025, in Moscow, discussing UN and Security Council affairs.
  • The two sides exchanged views on the current international situation, UN and Security Council affairs, and related reform initiatives.
  • China and Russia agreed that the United Nations is an important achievement of the victory in World War II and the most important platform for maintaining world peace and conducting global governance.
  • The two sides emphasized the need to maintain the international system with the United Nations at its core and support the United Nations to play a better role.
  • China and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to promoting a more just and reasonable global governance system.

Statistics:

  • The United Nations was founded on October 24, 1945, making it 80 years old as of October 2025.
  • China has been a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council since 1971.
  • Russia has also been a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council since 1991.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, "Vice Foreign Minister Miao Deyu Holds Consultations with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Vershinin," July 15, 2025.