According to information from the Ministry of Defense website, Zhang Shengmin, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, met with Russian Defense Minister Belozov at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse on the 3rd.
Zhang Shengmin said that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the strategic cooperation partnership between China and Russia, as well as the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Sino-Russian Treaty of Good Neighborliness and Friendship. Under the strategic leadership of President Xi Jinping and President Putin, Sino-Russian relations have entered a new stage of greater effectiveness and faster development. This plays a constructive role in maintaining global strategic stability and improving global governance. In recent years, the military relations between China and Russia have kept pace with the improvement of bilateral relations, achieving fruitful results in high-level exchanges and joint drills and training exercises. We are willing to work with the Russian side to thoroughly implement the important consensus of the two heads of state, continuously strengthen strategic communication, enhance mutual trust in the military field, improve cooperation mechanisms, and explore more new areas of cooperation that reflect the characteristics of the times. This will enable us to better defend the sovereignty, security, and development interests of our respective countries, and effectively maintain world and regional peace and stability.
Belozubov said that, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership for development has advanced to an unprecedented level. This is of great importance for peace, stability, and prosperity in both countries as well as for the world. At present, the international security situation, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, is complex and dynamic. Russia appreciates and supports China's active role in major international and regional affairs. It is willing to continue close cooperation with China, strengthen strategic consultations, provide mutual support, expand practical cooperation in areas such as military education and technological innovation, and promote more achievements in the development of relations between the two countries and their armed forces.
