China and Russia Discuss Prospects for Strategic Cooperation in Beijing
Amid changes in the international environment, strategic dialogue between countries is taking on particular importance. High-level military contacts provide an opportunity to discuss security concerns and regional stability.
On November 3, Zhang Shengmin, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, met with visiting Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov in Beijing.
During the meeting, Zhang said China was ready to work with Russia to continuously strengthen strategic communication.
He emphasized the importance of better safeguarding both countries' sovereignty, security and development interests, while contributing to peace and stability at the regional and global levels.
For his part, Belousov expressed Russia's readiness to maintain close coordination with China and strengthen strategic consultations.
He also called for firm mutual support, broader practical cooperation across various fields and further progress in relations between the two countries and their armed forces.
The discussions focused on continuing bilateral coordination and developing military-to-military cooperation.
As reported by SSTV+, senior Chinese and Russian military officials met in Beijing and expressed their willingness to deepen strategic communication, expand practical cooperation and maintain close coordination on security matters.
