№ 58 (106), 2026. The 131st Session of the Trialogue Club International held on the topic “Russia–China Strategic Partnership in an Evolving International Security Architecture”

MOSCOW. NOVEMBER 13, 2026. PIR PRESS. “China plays very important role in both global and regional policy, and that role is increasing. If we take military area, then definitely China is one of three. Take United States, take this country, and then China. Who is first, who is second, who is third — it doesn’t matter, because there are very different dimensions. One is strategic potential, nuclear and then missile. The second one is conventional arms. So different, different estimates, but it’s indisputable that China is number 2 or number 3, but not less.” – H.E. Amb. Andrey Denisov, Chair of the Federation Council Committee on Foreign Affairs.

On November 6 at the AZIMUT hotel on Smolenskaya the Trialogue Club International held its autumn session (the 131st since the Club’s founding in 1993) on the topic “Russia–China Strategic Partnership in an Evolving International Security Architecture”.

Dr. Vladimir Orlov, Founding Director of PIR Center, Founding President of the Trialogue Club International, delivered opening remarks, outlined the latest news and future plans of the Club and PIR Center. The keynote speaker was H.E. Amb. Andrey Denisov, Chair of the Federation Council Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Following the keynote remarks, a traditional Q&A session ensued. The discussions were moderated by Dr. Elena Chernenko, Member of PIR Center Executive Board; Special Correspondent of the Kommersant Daily; Co-Chair of the Trialogue Club International. As always, the meeting of the Trialogue Club International was under Chatham House rules, except from opening remarks by Founding Director of PIR Center, Founding President of the Trialogue Club International.

The session was attended by the ambassadors of Brazil and Rwanda, senior diplomats, businessmen, experts and young professionals from 17 countries and 2 international organisations.

Following the official part of the event, the Club members and special guests of the President of the Club were invited to informal communications over cocktails.

For further information about Trialogue Club International, fees, terms, and conditions of membership, please contact the Club Executive Secretary Ms. Alexandra Zubenko at secretary@trialogue-club.ru   Please visit www.trialogue-club.ru for additional information.

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