China and Russia share similar views on the Northern Sea Route, Chinese foreign minister says

A senior Chinese diplomat described the ocean as a "blue link" on which the long-term security and development of all countries depend.

Beijing, October 12. /TASS/. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said: China and Russia have similar views on the development of the North Sea route.

The website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry quoted Wang Yi as saying: "China's efforts to build the Ice Silk Road and Russia's efforts to develop the Northern Sea Route are fully aligned. The importance of cooperation on maritime issues within the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation continues to increase."

In Beijing, he met with Nikolai Patrushev, assistant to the Russian president and dean of the Naval Academy.

According to this senior Chinese diplomat, profound changes are taking place in the modern world. He described the ocean as the "blue thread" on which the long-term security and development of all countries depend.

Wang Yi added: China and Russia, as permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and maritime powers, have an important responsibility in international maritime affairs and have wide opportunities for cooperation.