China News Agency, Beijing, June 24 (Reporter Li Chun) The Ministry of National Defense of China held a regular press conference on the 24th. Press spokesman Wu Qian said that at the invitation of Russian Defense Minister Shoigu, Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe went to Russia from June 23 to 25 to attend a military parade to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Patriotic War.
Wu Qian said that at this critical moment in the global fight against epidemic disease, this visit will further deepen the mutual trust and cooperation between the Chinese and Russian armed forces, and promote the in-depth development of a comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation between China and Russia in the new era. At the same time, the Chinese army also sent a team of honor guards to Russia to participate in the military parade.
A reporter asked: We have noticed that Minister Wei is the only foreign defense minister present at the event, the only one from the permanent members of the UN Security Council. What kind of information does this release to the outside world? Please comment on the current Sino-Russian military relations.
Wu Qian said that Minister Wei led a delegation to attend the military parade to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Patriotic War, exemplified the high level of Sino-Russian military relations, and demonstrated the firm determination and sincere willingness of the two sides to jointly safeguard the victory of World War II and the maintenance of world peace and stability .
Wu Qian said that under the strategic leadership of the heads of state of China and Russia, the relationship between the two militaries maintained a high level of operation, and they cooperated closely in the areas of high-level exchanges, strategic cooperation, and joint league games. "It can be said that the current relationship between the two armed forces is at the best level in history."
"It needs to be emphasized that since the outbreak of the New Coronary Pneumonia, the two armed forces have carried out fruitful and pragmatic cooperation in the prevention and control of the epidemic." The spokesman said, first, high-level military forces maintain close communication. The leaders of the two armies exchanged letters and telephones, expressed condolences and support, and exchanged views on a series of issues of common concern. The second is to hold a video conference to share experience in epidemic prevention and control. Experts from the health departments of the two armed forces and related fields held two video conferences to exchange experience in epidemic prevention and control and diagnosis and treatment. The third is to provide anti-epidemic material assistance. The Chinese army provided the Russian army with anti-epidemic materials such as masks, protective clothing, ventilators, and test kits.
"We will work together with Russia to deeply implement the consensus of the two heads of state, promote the innovative development of the relationship between the two armed forces, and continue to add positive factors to the comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation in the new era of China and Russia." Wu Qian said. (Finish)