Russia cannot be removed from G20 membership: China
Beijing stated that since Russia is an important member of the G20, it cannot be expelled by others unilaterally
Beijing: China has openly supported Russia, describing it as an ‘important member’ of the G20 after Washington raised the prospect of excluding Moscow from the group.
Beijing stated that since Russia is an important member of the G20, it cannot be expelled by others unilaterally.
China has given diplomatic protection to Russia, after European Unions and the US has imposed severe sanctions against him and isolated Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. The Russian economy is tied up by sanctions of Western countries.
Speaking to the media, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said that “the G20 is the main forum for international economic cooperation. Russia is an important member, and the member has the right to another country”, he said.
Leaders of the two countries declared a relationship of ‘no limits’ following a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing for the winter Olympics.
Wang's comments follow a briefing by a top Washington security advisor on Tuesday indicating the US will lead pressure on Russia to be cut from international forums over its invasion of its neighbour.
