The Chinese Army is ready to strengthen strategic communication and coordination with the Russian Armed Forces and jointly contribute to maintaining international security, the Chinese Defence Ministry said.
In a briefing, Chinese defence ministry spokesman Wu Qian, said:
The Chinese Army is ready to work together with the Russian Army to comprehensively implement the important consensus reached by the heads of the two countries to further strengthen strategic communications and coordination, deepen mutual trust in the military sphere and implement the Global Security Initiative.
He noted that Chinese and Russian military personnel continue to deepen practical co-operation in various fields. In addition, Wu Qian said, China and Russia plan to expand the scope of joint exercises and organise joint sea and air patrols on a regular basis.
A Chinese Defence Ministry spokesman also said that China and Russia need to work together to combat unilateral sanctions and ensure the stability of logistics chains.
The ninth conference “Russia and China: Co-operation in a New Era” is taking place in Moscow on May 30-31. This year it coincides with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries.
The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also said in a video address to the participants that Russia and China consider each other “priority partners” and continue co-operation in various spheres, including economic co-operation.
On May 16, Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a working visit to China. Following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the two sides signed an agreement on deepening relations of comprehensive partnership and strategic co-operation. Mr. Putin noted that economic co-operation between the two countries is resilient to external challenges.
