The third round of talks between Russia and the United States on eliminating irritants in bilateral ties will definitely be held before the end of autumn, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Wednesday.
No specific date has been set yet, and all details are still under discussion, he said while speaking to the press.
The previous two rounds of negotiations took place on February 27 and April 10 in Istanbul, Türkiye, focusing on restoring the functionality of the Russian and U.S. embassies and addressing various bilateral concerns.
On the same day, Ryabkov also noted that Moscow is waiting for a response from U.S. President Donald Trump to Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposals regarding the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), adding that Russia will ensure its own security if Washington triggers a new arms race.
Putin said on Sept. 22 that Russia will be ready to maintain the central limits under the New START Treaty for another year after it expires in February, provided the United States makes a reciprocal move.
3rd round of Russia-US talks to take place before end of autumn: Russian Deputy FM
China is willing to strengthen communication, enhance trust, eliminate interference, and deepen cooperation with Canada to bring bilateral relations forward on a steady and sound track in solid strides under the new circumstances, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Beijing on the day.
Referring to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to China, the first by a Canadian prime minister in eight years, Wang said the trip marks a milestone in bilateral ties and signals a turning point in the relationship.
The leaders of the two countries will hold meetings and talks, which are expected to open up new prospects for bilateral relations, said Wang.
The world today is undergoing profound and complex changes, and the impact of China-Canada relations transcends the bilateral scope, Wang noted.
Wang said that China and Canada have different social systems, stemming from different historical and cultural heritage, and based on the choices of their respective people.
He urged both sides to view each other in a rational and amicable manner with an inclusive mindset, handle issues on the basis of mutual respect, focus on the agenda of cooperation, and send positive messages so as to foster optimism, inject greater confidence into the development of bilateral relations, and jointly build a new type of strategic partnership between China and Canada.
Anand said the new Canadian government attaches great importance to relations with China. She also added that Prime Minister Carney looks forward to engaging in in-depth exchanges with Chinese leaders during the visit to set the course for the development of bilateral relations, resume dialogue in various fields, pursue more mutually beneficial outcomes, enhance coordination and cooperation in multilateral affairs, and further advance the strategic partnership between the two countries.
China ready to work for steady, sound ties with Canada: FM
