Indeed, it is worth considering whether cooperation between the permanent members of the Security Council and the EU might be useful for moving forward on other matters. The West and Russia share an interest in stability in the Middle East, as does China, which is particularly concerned with the security of its energy supplies.
事实上，值得思索安理会“五常”和欧盟之间的合作是否有益于推动其他问题。西方和俄罗斯在中东稳定方面有着共同利益，中国亦然，它特别关心能源供给的安全。