Chinese delegation arrives in Moscow and visits Russian Defence Ministry
08.11.2023
Relations between Russia and China are a model of strategic interaction based on trust and respect, said Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu at talks with Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China Zhang Youxia in Moscow.
'We, unlike some aggressive Western countries, are not creating a military bloc. Relations between Russia and China are a model of strategic cooperation based on trust and respect,' said Sergei Shoigu.
The talks discuss the build-up of bilateral cooperation in the defence sphere.
During the talks, Russian Defence Minister suggested 'to discuss further steps to build up bilateral cooperation in the defence sphere, as well as exchange views on international agenda issues. 'I am convinced that today's meeting will be another step towards deepening multi-disciplinary ties between our countries and military departments,' said Sergei Shoigu.
Before the start of the talks, the Chinese military delegation was welcomed at the building of the National Centre for State Defence Control of the Russian Federation with the participation of a company of the Guard of Honour and a band. Also before the meeting, Sergei Shoigu showed the guests a painting located in the building, which depicts representatives of the allied forces of World War II against the backdrop of the defeated Reichstag.
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