China has voiced strong support for Russia’s plan to revive the dormant Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral partnership, highlighting its significance not only for the three nations but also for regional and global stability.
Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko confirmed that Moscow is actively negotiating with Beijing and New Delhi to restart the RIC dialogue, emphasizing that the three countries are crucial partners and founders of BRICS.
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian echoed this stance, stating that cooperation between China, Russia, and India is vital for maintaining peace, security, and progress. China is prepared to continue communication with Russia and India to advance the trilateral mechanism.
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The RIC forum had been inactive due to the pandemic and the prolonged India-China military standoff in Eastern Ladakh that began in 2020. Relations between India and China only started to improve last year after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping.
Recent diplomatic engagements, including India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to China and meetings with top Chinese and Russian officials, have renewed hopes of reactivating RIC cooperation.
Russia views the revival of RIC as increasingly important amid India’s growing involvement in the US-led Quad alliance and its strengthening ties with the European Union, which Moscow watches closely during its ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Experts believe reviving RIC could help ease tensions and foster cooperation across Eurasia, a continent weary of persistent conflicts. For India, maintaining strong ties with Russia remains a strategic priority, especially given its complex relationship with China.
With all three nations showing renewed interest, the revival of the RIC troika could reshape regional geopolitics and offer a new platform for collaboration in a rapidly changing world.
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