Chinese FM invites Russian counterpart Lavrov to Beijing after talks with US, as pressure from Washington propels closer ties

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China has extended an invitation to Russia’s top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, to meet in Beijing following a round of talks with the US, illustrating closer ties between the two powers as both face increasing pressure from Washington.

Lavrov accepted the invitation from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday, according to a brief press release issued by Beijing, and is now slated to visit the Chinese capital between March 22 and 23. 

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