Russia and Iran criticize Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan

Russia spoke about the visit of the President House of Representatives from USANancy Pelosi, Taiwan as “another provocative step” on the part of Biden administration pressure Chinawhile Iran blamed Washington and pointed out that the specified trip violates the territorial integrity of the Asian giant.

“Irresponsible US political leaders insult 1.5 billion people China. The United States is a provocative state, ”said the official representative of the Foreign Ministry. Maria ZakharovaIt is reported by TASS.

So, he compared Pelosi’s visit with the official trip of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to Burma. “Lavrov brings not provocation like Pelosi, but cooperation,” he said in his official Telegram profile.

For its part, the representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Kananicondemned the situation on Tuesday and pointed out at a press conference that it violates the territorial integrity China and contrary to the statute United NationsThis was reported by the news agency Mehr.

“Iran considers respect for the territorial integrity of countries as one of the foundations of its foreign policy and supports the policy of one China in this regard. The framework is unambiguous,” he explained, adding that “the unilateral approach and violation of international laws and obligations has become a fixed procedure in Washington’s foreign policy.”

Pelosi’s controversial trip to Taiwan

U.S. House President Nancy Pelosi landed Tuesday in Taipei, Taiwan’s capital, despite warnings from the Chinese government, which has insisted in recent days that it will take “strong” action if U.S. policy crosses over to Taiwanese soil.

Pelosi’s visit Taiwan He remained off his public route until the last moment, adding to the uncertainty and alerting the Chinese and Taiwanese armies, who stepped up their combat training throughout the day.

Her arrival on the island comes as part of her tour of Asia, during which she previously visited Singapore and Malaysia. It is also the first Speaker of the House of Representatives in 25 years.

Sources close to the case, in statements to Chinese broadcaster CCTV, indicated that shortly before the aircraft landed at Songshan Airport, several Chinese Air Force Su-35 fighters crossed the Taiwan Strait.

The Asian giant counts Taiwan its rebel province, despite the fact that the island has declared its independence and enjoys the support USA and European Union.

(As reported by Europe Press)