Chinese and Russian defense ministers hold talks in Moscow

Chinese and Russian Defense Ministers hold talks in Moscow on April 18, Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Li Shangfu held formal talks with Russian Defense Minister Shoigu. The defense ministers of the two countries agreed that under the strategic guidance of President President Xi Jinping and President Putin, the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between China and Russia in the new era has continued to develop at a high level, the two armed forces have cooperated closely, and cooperation in various fields has achieved fruitful results. we will continue to enrich the strategic connotation for the development of bilateral relations. The two sides agreed to fully implement the important consensus of the heads of state of the two countries, maintain close high-level communication, improve the communication mechanism between the two armed forces, and expand cooperation between war zones, services, and academies. To make new contributions to promoting the high-quality development of Sino-Russian relations, safeguarding world and regional security and stability, and serving the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. During the talks, the two sides reiterated their firm support for each other in safeguarding their core interests, first of all, on issues of sovereignty, territorial integrity, security and development, and resolutely opposed interference in internal affairs by external forces.