MOSCOW 

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi met on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa on Thursday, to discuss Eurasian security, developments in the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region, relations with the US, and the Ukrainian crisis.

According to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry, Lavrov and Wang placed special emphasis on the G20’s role in fostering an equal dialogue between the "Global Majority" and the West in financial and economic affairs, stressing the importance of adhering to the organization’s mandate.

Wang underscored Beijing’s commitment to promoting initiatives for a peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian crisis, emphasizing the need to address its root causes in accordance with the principles of the UN Charter, particularly human rights violations.

Meanwhile, Lavrov announced Wang’s upcoming visit to Russia, saying: "We have arranged for your visit to Moscow. Our next meeting will take place in the Russian Federation."

The minister noted that frequent meetings are essential given the current global situation, requiring continuous attention, information exchange, and mutual trust.

The two ministers also discussed cooperation under the UN and other international organizations, as well as in various multilateral formats.

They also exchanged views on matters related to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the BRICS group -- Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, the statement added.