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Russia and China have announced plans to strengthen military ties and expand joint defense activities following talks between President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing.
The agreement signals another step in the growing strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing amid rising tensions with the West, reports TASS.
Military ties expand
According to a joint statement published after the leaders’ meeting, both countries plan to improve military cooperation mechanisms and deepen coordination between their armed forces.
The statement said Russia and China would continue strengthening what it described as the “traditional friendship” between their militaries.
Officials also pledged to increase mutual trust in defense relations and expand practical cooperation.
Joint drills planned
The document specifically highlighted plans to broaden joint military exercises and continue coordinated air and naval patrols.
Russia and China have already conducted multiple joint operations in recent years, including naval drills in the Pacific and patrol flights near strategic regions.
The statement also emphasized closer cooperation in both bilateral and multilateral security formats.
According to the document, the two countries aim to “jointly respond to various challenges and threats.”
Focus on security
The joint statement said both countries would work together to support “global and regional security and stability.”
Recent years have seen a sharp rise in military coordination between the two powers, including larger exercises, technology cooperation, and regular high-level defense meetings.
The latest announcement is expected to raise fresh concerns among Western governments monitoring the growing alignment between Russia and China on security issues.
Sources: TASS
