“As the main powers - the winners of World War II and the permanent members of the UN Security Council, the PRC and Russia have the task of upholding global peace, our countries have a special mission to contribute to the development and progress of mankind," TASS quoted him as saying.
He noted that “China is ready to follow together with Russia, firmly uphold the results of the victory in World War II and defend international justice, uphold and implement the principles of multilateralism, always be a champion of world peace, contribute to global development and protect the world order” .
Earlier, Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenhe congratulated Russian colleague Sergei Shoigu on the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.