On August 16, 2024, Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu held consultations with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov Sergey Alexeevich in Beijing.

The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on China-Russia relations, global strategic stability, BRICS cooperation, and other issues.

Both sides stated that they will take the important common understandings between the two heads of state as a fundamental guideline, deepen comprehensive strategic cooperation, and contribute to strengthening global strategic stability and promoting world peace and security. The two sides emphasized that BRICS is an important platform for solidarity and cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries, and that China and Russia will continue closer communication and cooperation to jointly promote the success of the BRICS Summit in Kazan.