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Putin said on Thursday, some governments are attempting “to create a new iron curtain around Russia”.
China has criticized Australia’s refusal to donate to the UN Green Fund saying it is an obligation of developed countries.
Putin said the West’s age-old “policy of containment” against Russia also includes supporting terrorism on its soil.
President Xi Jinping welcomed his South African counterpart Jacob Zuma as the Chinese people’s “old and good friend”.
The announcement comes days ahead of President Vladimir Putin’s visit to the country.
Putin has offered amnesty for offshore money coming back to Russia.
In her second term, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has vowed to adopt more business-friendly policies.
South Africa has become an increasingly important port of call for China as a gateway to the continent.
China has repeatedly accused the US of straining their vast economic relationship through a slew of anti-dumping measures.
Pakistan supported India’s opposition to the clause as both countries have not yet signed the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.
