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🇷🇺🇨🇳 Joint Declaration on the Emergence of a Multipolar World and International Relations of a New Type.
Adopted on May 20 by Presidents of Russia & China following bilateral talks.
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🇷🇺🇨🇳 Joint Declaration of the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China on the Formation of a Multipolar World and International Relations of a New Type
May 20, 2026
The Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as “the Parties”), as civilizations with ancient histories, founding states of the United Nations (UN) and permanent members of its Security Council, important centers of power in a multipolar world, playing a constructive role in maintaining the global balance of power and improving the system of international relations,
guided by the ideas of the Russian-Chinese Joint Declaration on a Multipolar World and the Formation of a New International Order of April 23, 1997, the Joint Declaration between the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China on the International Order in the 21st Century of July 1, 2005, the Joint Statement of the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China on the Current Situation in the World and Important International Issues of July 4, 2017, and the Joint Statement of the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China on International Relations Entering a New Era and Global Sustainable Development of February 4, 2022, declare the following:
1. Since the end of the Second World War, changes in the international landscape and the global balance of power have accelerated.
On the one hand, the wave of decolonization and the end of the Cold War led to a significant increase in the number of sovereign states in the world. The international community has become more diverse and complex. The level of development and international influence of the states of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and the Caribbean has risen. The number of regional and interregional associations whose activities encompass all spheres of international relations, from politics and security to the economy and humanitarian dimensions, has increased, and their role in world affairs continues to grow steadily. Interconnectedness and interdependence in the world have reached an unprecedented level in human history.
Attempts by certain states to unilaterally govern world affairs, impose their interests on the entire world, and restrict the opportunities for the sovereign development of other countries in the spirit of the colonial era have failed. The system of international relations in the 21st century is undergoing a profound transformation, evolving toward a long-term state of polycentricity and the formation of international relations of a new type.
Most states, taking into account the historical experience they have gained, have deeply realized the arrival of a new era and the need to follow the path toward the formation of a more cohesive international community, as well as mutual respect for fundamental interests, equality, justice, and mutually beneficial cooperation without dividing the world into opposing regions and blocs.
On the other hand, the global situation is becoming more complicated. Negative neocolonial tendencies are intensifying, including the practice of unilateral force-based approaches, hegemonism, and bloc confrontation. Basic universally recognized norms of international law and international relations are regularly violated, states find it increasingly difficult to coordinate their actions and resolve conflicts within global governance institutions, many of which are losing effectiveness. The global agenda of peace and development faces new risks and challenges, and there is a danger of fragmentation of the international community and a return to the “law of the jungle.”
2. Advocating for a harmonious process of forming an equal and orderly multipolar world and international relations of a new type, including a more just and rational system of global governance, the Parties commit themselves and call upon the international community to adhere to the following basic principles in relations with one another:
1. The principle of openness of the world for inclusive and mutually beneficial cooperation.
It is important to overcome the fragmentation of the world and promote the elimination of cross-border barriers in various spheres, while respecting the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and identity of all sovereign states. There is no universal path of development in the world, and there are no “first-class” countries or peoples. The differences between states that are natural in such a diverse and complex world should not become an obstacle to the development of equal, respectful, and mutually beneficial relations among them. The choice of path and model of development of every sovereign state must be respected. The democratization of international political relations and the building of a more open global economy correspond to the fundamental interests of all countries of the world. Unilateral approaches to solving common problems, hegemonism, and policies of coercion in any form are unacceptable.
2. The principle of indivisible and equal security.
The formation of a more cohesive international community against the backdrop of growing common risks and challenges for humanity means that the security of one state cannot be ensured at the expense of the security of another. All sovereign states have an equal right to security. Due attention must be paid to the legitimate security concerns of all countries, cooperation in the field of security must be pursued, bloc confrontation and “zero-sum game” strategies rejected, and opposition expressed to the expansion of military alliances, “hybrid” wars, and proxy wars, while promoting the creation of a renewed, balanced, effective, and sustainable architecture of global and regional security. Differences and disputes should be resolved peacefully by eliminating the root causes of conflicts. It is inadmissible to coerce sovereign states into abandoning neutrality.
3. The principle of democratizing international relations and improving the system of global governance.
All states and their associations are free to choose foreign partners and models of international interaction. Hegemony in the world is inadmissible and must be prohibited. No state or group of states should control international affairs, determine the destinies of other countries, or monopolize opportunities for development. The system of global governance and regulation must ensure conditions for the equal participation of all states in political decision-making processes and in benefiting from them, while continuously improving itself. Global governance, serving as an important instrument for ordering the system of international relations, must adhere to sovereign equality, the supremacy of international law, multilateralism, human-centeredness, and a focus on results. To this end, it is necessary to strengthen the role of multilateralism as the principal instrument for resolving multifaceted and complex global problems and to prevent the weakening of the UN. Reform of the UN and other multilateral institutions must serve the interests of all humanity and consistently increase the representation and voice of developing states in the international system. The UN Charter is the foundational norm of international relations, and its principles must be observed in their entirety and interconnection. Rules developed by a narrow circle of states must not replace universally recognized international law. Major powers must assume special responsibility and mission, impose higher standards upon themselves, and not abuse their advantages.
4. Global civilizational and value diversity.
All human civilizations possess intrinsic value and equality; civilizations are not divided into highly developed and underdeveloped, strong and weak. The spiritual and moral system of no civilization can be regarded as exceptional or superior to others. All countries must uphold a view of civilizations based on equality, mutual exchange of experience, and dialogue, strengthen mutual respect, understanding, trust, and exchanges among different nationalities and civilizations, promote mutual understanding and friendship among the peoples of all countries, and protect the diversity of cultures and civilizations. It is necessary to firmly oppose the use of human rights as a pretext for interference in the internal affairs of other states, as well as the politicization and instrumentalization of human rights issues. Religion is an important conduit of human culture, playing a special role in building ties between peoples, and all states must create favorable conditions for interreligious dialogue and exchanges.
3. The Parties will continue to develop a shared vision for the formation of a multipolar world and more just international relations of a new type.
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