In a move underscoring their ever-closer strategic alignment, Russia and China unveiled a new roadmap for bilateral cooperation on November 4, reflecting the two nations’ shared vision for a multipolar world order. The communique was signed in Hangzhou during Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s visit to China, where he met with Premier Li Qiang. The agreement lays out a comprehensive framework for expanding collaboration across a wide range of sectors – from science and technology to energy, trade, space, and cultural exchange – while also reaffirming both nations’ commitment to mutual support on issues of sovereignty and national security.

The roadmap signals the continued evolution of what Moscow and Beijing often describe as a “comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era.” It reinforces a mutual determination to counter Western dominance in global affairs, especially the political, economic, and technological influence of the United States and its allies. Both countries emphasized their goal of promoting a “fair, multipolar world” characterized by equitable decision-making and the rejection of unilateral sanctions or coercive diplomacy.

During his visit, Mishustin and Li Qiang highlighted the importance of maintaining high-level coordination amid growing global tensions. The new communique pledges enhanced cooperation in several priority fields – science, technology, agriculture, trade, ecology, investment, and artificial intelligence (AI). The two sides also agreed to expand cultural and educational exchanges, simplify visa-free travel, and promote tourism and joint development in border regions.

Notably, both leaders reaffirmed their nations’ shared interests in promoting peace and stability in the Arctic – an increasingly strategic region due to its vast energy reserves and emerging trade routes – and deepening cooperation in space exploration. These initiatives reflect the countries’ long-term........

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