Beijing, China – China has announced its readiness to strengthen defense cooperation and strategic coordination with Russia. It cited increasing security risks and challenges on the international stage. Additionally, it emphasized the importance of translating the political consensus between the two countries’ leaderships into concrete actions.
Chinese state media reported that Defense Minister Dong Jun told his Russian counterpart, Andrei Belousov, during a video conference, that Beijing is prepared to work with Moscow to deepen strategic coordination. Moreover, China aims to expand areas of military cooperation and enhance their joint ability to address regional and international security challenges.
Tangible results
Xinhua News Agency quoted Dong Jun as saying that China and Russia, through close cooperation, can translate the important consensus reached by the two countries’ leaders into tangible results. This can be done by developing mechanisms for exchanging expertise and information and strengthening communication channels between their militaries.
The Chinese Defense Minister added that the current stage requires strengthening the defense partnership between Beijing and Moscow.
He said this is necessary in light of the rapid transformations in the international system and the increasing hotspots of tension in a number of regions.
He also noted that coordination between the two countries contributes to supporting global strategic stability
and enhances the concept of collective security based on respect for the sovereignty of states.
remarkable convergence
For his part, no extensive details were released regarding the Russian Defense Minister’s response.
However, the call comes within the context of a series of contacts and meetings
between military officials of the two countries in recent times.
This reflects both sides’ keenness to deepen their defense partnership in the face of what they perceive as increasing pressure from the West.
And this move comes at a time when Sino-Russian relations are witnessing
a remarkable rapprochement on both the political and military levels.
This is amidst escalating international tensions, particularly in light of the war in Ukraine
and disagreements over security, energy, and geopolitical balances.
Observers believe that strengthening defense cooperation between Beijing and Moscow
sends a clear message about the strength of the partnership between the two countries.
Additionally, it reflects their growing role in reshaping the international order.
