China News Agency, Moscow, July 24 (Reporter Wang Xiujun) On the 23rd, the Russian President News Network announced that Russian President Putin and US President Trump had a telephone conversation that day to discuss issues such as strategic stability and arms control.
According to sources, taking into account the special responsibilities of Russia and the United States for maintaining international peace and security, the two sides conducted detailed discussions on strategic stability and arms control issues. The two sides believe that there is an urgent need to hold bilateral consultations on related issues including the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.
According to Reuters, Trump mentioned in his telephone conversation that he hopes to avoid an arms race and is looking forward to progress in the upcoming arms control negotiations in Vienna.
The "New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty" is currently the only remaining major arms control treaty between Russia and the United States. The treaty will expire in February 2021. At the end of June this year, Russia and the United States met in Vienna to discuss issues such as extending the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. After the meeting, the two sides still had differences and planned to hold a new round of talks on related issues.
According to the Russian Presidential News Network, Putin's talk with Trump also involves the Iranian nuclear issue. Both sides expressed the need to work together to ensure regional stability and the global nuclear non-proliferation regime. (Finish)