TSAMTO, July 28. The military of Russia and China are gradually returning to the previous rhythm of interaction in the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, Russian Defense Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu said in Dushanbe at a meeting with Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe.
"And our meeting today is a confirmation of this. I hope for the next meeting in China. Therefore, I am pleased to accept your invitation to take part in the exercises that will be held on the territory of the People's Republic of China," Shoigu said.
He expressed gratitude to Wei Fenghe for the attention he pays to the development of military and military-technical cooperation between Russia and China "in the spirit of comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation."
Congratulating his colleague on the 94th anniversary of the creation of the People's Liberation Army of China on the eve of the PLA Formation Day, S. Shoigu noted that over the years the Armed Forces of the People's Republic of China "have come a long way, constantly developing and introducing modern technologies to protect their country."
"Now they represent one of the most numerous, combat – ready and high-tech armies in the world," Shoigu said.
He noted that he was very glad to meet with his colleague, which marks and continues a long path of cooperation and personal friendship. "I hope it will continue," Shoigu said.
The minister wished Wei Fenghe, whom he called a dear friend, "good health and prosperity, and the servicemen of the friendly People's Liberation Army of China-further success and prosperity," the Department of Information and Mass Communications of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reports.
