Russian MOD held a meeting with the Vice Chairman of the Chinese People's Central Military Council

#Russia #Россия #China #Китай #RussianDefenceMinistry #МинобороныРоссии #Belousov #Белоусов #AndreyBelousov ЧжанЮся ZhangYuxia: Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov holders meeting with Vice Chairman of Central Military Commission of People's Republic of China:
The defence departments of Russia and China are united in estimating the global processes, and have a common understanding of the actions that must be taken, said Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov during a meeting with Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China Zhang Youxia on Tuesday.

'Yesterday, we had very fruitful talks with the Minister of National Defence of the People's Republic of China, we see that we share the same views, the same assessment of the current situation, and the same understanding of the measures we have to take together,' said Andrei Belousov.

He noted that due to the efforts of the leaders of both countries, namely President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, Russia and China developed the strategic partnership.

'And our task is to strengthen and develop it,' said the Russian Defence Minister.

He expressed confidence, that at the moment the sides are to 'start productive efforts and make crucial and meaningful decisions.'

Andrei Belousov also pointed out that Russia and China celebrate the 75th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations this year, and the 80th anniversary of the joint victory over the German fascism the next year.

'We have a common history, a long joint path. We look to the future with confidence,' he said.

In turn, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China Zhang Youxia said during the meeting with Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov that it is necessary for China and Russia to deepen the cooperation between the armed forces of both countries.

'Today, we got acquainted with each other. I hope that we will establish a working relationship and friendship to develop the partnership between our armed forces in the future,' said Zhang Youxia.

As he said, the People's Republic of China attaches a particular importance to the official visit of the Russian Defence Minister.

'This is your first visit to China after your appointment as the Defence Minister, we thoughtfully organise your visit and attach a particular importance to it,' said Zhang Youxia.

He noted, that prior to the talks, the defence ministers of the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China held 'a very sincere meeting and have reached a great deal of common ground'.

'I highly value and welcome it,' said Zhang Youxia.

Russian Defence Ministry.