Russia and China Agree to Exchange Information on Ballistic Missile Launches

MOSCOW – Defense Minister Russia , Sergey Shoigu and his counterparts from China Wei Fenghe approved the 2021-2025 military cooperation road map. This agreement was reached at their working meeting held via video conference on Tuesday (11/23/2021).

The talks were also attended by the Commander of the Russian Navy, Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov and the Chief of the Russian Air Force, Sergei Surovikin. Meanwhile, from the Chinese side, the Chinese Navy Commander Admiral Dong Jun and Air Force Chief Colonel General Chang Dingqiu were present.

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“Russia-China intergovernmental agreements including to inform each other about ballistic missile launches and space rocket carriers will be extended,” Shoigu said, the TASS news agency reported.

“I would like to take this opportunity to inform you that we have completed the necessary intra-state procedures for the protocol for extending the Russia-China intergovernmental agreement on October 13, 2009 on informing each other about ballistic missile launches and ballistic missile launches, and the space rocket carrier came into effect,” Shoigu continued.

According to him, further exchange of information will contribute to the continuation of bilateral cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region and strengthen mutual trust in the military field. “The extension of the deal is a testament to the high level of trust between Russia and China,” Shoigu stressed.

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As is known, Russia and China are often on opposite sides of the United States (US). The US often accuses Russia and China of violations and puts pressure on the two countries.

However, just like Russia, Fenghe also noted that China has completely withstood US pressure and deterrence. “Russia has efficiently warded off US military threats, demonstrated high economic growth and has achieved great success in fighting the coronavirus,” Fenghe said.

“In Russia, we also see very favorable trends in social and economic development. You have achieved great success in the fight against the corona virus. You have successfully resisted pressure and deterrence from the US, as well as military threats from the US.”

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