Russian-Chinese defense officials agree to maintain close communication | Europe

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2023-04-18 17:07:44

Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu and Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting in Moscow (Russia) April 16, 2023. (Photo: Reuters/VNA)

Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu, who is visiting Russia, held official talks with his host country counterpart Sergei Shoigu on April 18, in which the two sides agreed to maintain close high-level communication.

According to TASS news agency, at the meeting, the Russian Defense Minister affirmed that the talks will help strengthen the strategic partnership. Russia-China in the field of defense and promote frank discussion on a wide range of issues global security and area.

[Tổng thống Nga Putin tiếp Bộ trưởng Quốc phòng Trung Quốc]

Mr. Shoigu emphasized that and China coordinated action in preparation for joint sea and air patrols, as well as exercises in bilateral and multilateral frameworks such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the Ministerial Conference. Expanded ASEAN Defense Minister (ADMM+).

Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu has an official visit to Russia from April 16-18. This is Li Shangfu’s first overseas trip after being appointed head of China’s Ministry of National Defense in March.

During the visit, Mr. Ly Thuong Phuc met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on April 16, in which he discussed the relationship between the two countries.

(VNA/Vietnam+)

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