Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu Meets with the Commander in Chief of the Russian Navy
On July 3rd, State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu met with Russian Navy Commander in Chief Yevmenov in Beijing.
China is willing to work with Russia to implement the important consensus of the two heads of state and continuously enrich the connotation of the comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation between China and Russia in the new era. Under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, military exchanges and cooperation between the two countries have steadily developed. I believe that with the joint efforts of both sides, the relationship between the two armies will continue to deepen and solidify, constantly making new progress and reaching new heights. China and Russia have close and frequent naval exchanges, and we hope that both sides can strengthen communication at all levels, regularly organize joint exercises and patrols, expand practical cooperation in professional fields, and make positive contributions to maintaining regional and even world peace and stability.
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Yevmenov said that Russia attaches great importance to strengthening practical cooperation between the Russian and Chinese militaries in various fields, is willing to maintain close coordination with China, resolutely implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, continue to expand exchanges at all levels of the two countries' navies, jointly organize important training activities such as maritime joint exercises and joint cruises, and continuously push the relationship between the two militaries to new heights.