Beijing: China said on Monday that its relationship with Russia 'contributes to world peace and development,' responding to comments by senior EU diplomat Kaja Kallas that Beijing and Moscow are working together to overhaul the international system.

According to Anadolu Agency, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning emphasized during a news conference in Beijing that the bilateral relations between China and Russia are based on non-alliance, non-confrontation, and not targeting any third party. She highlighted that the cooperation between the two nations is aimed at fostering world peace and development.

Her remarks were in response to Kallas' statement on Friday at the 4th Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum held in Brussels. Kallas expressed concerns that 'China and Russia are working together to overhaul the global economic and security order,' a sentiment that she noted was of significant interest to the international community. The forum gathered representatives from 64 countries, indicating the global attention on the dynamics between China and Russia.