Beijing (TDI): Russia’s Secretary of the Security Council, Sergei Shoigu, will attend the 19th round of the annual China-Russia Strategic Security Consultation and the ninth meeting of the China-Russia Law Enforcement and Security Cooperation Mechanism, scheduled from November 11 to 15 in China, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian.
During his visit, Shoigu is expected to hold separate talks with senior Chinese officials, including Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, and Chen Wenqing, Secretary of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission.
The discussions will revolve around pressing bilateral and international issues, including efforts to strengthen strategic coordination and deepen the consensus reached earlier this year by the two countries’ leaders.
China-Russia Close Communication
China and Russia, described as comprehensive strategic partners for a “new era,” share close communication on matters of mutual strategic interest.
Wang Yi and Shoigu’s discussions, scheduled for November 12, will cover a range of critical security concerns, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Middle Eastern affairs, NATO dynamics, the Taiwan Straits, and nuclear deterrence, among others.
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Cybersecurity, climate security, and transport line security are also expected to feature on the agenda, Global Times reported citing experts.
The Russian Security Council reported that Wang and Shoigu will address “current problems of international and regional security” along with bilateral cooperation priorities.
Shoigu will also meet with Chen Wenqing to discuss issues such as extremism, terrorism, and transnational crime.
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Shoigu’s visit will include attendance at Airshow China 2024 in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, where Russia’s Su-57 fighter jet is set to make its debut.
In September, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Shoigu in St. Petersburg, where he expressed China’s commitment to further enhancing strategic communication with Russia and enriching their longstanding bilateral relationship.
