China's defense minister to visit Russia and Belarus

Published August 14th, 2023 - 06:25 GMT
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ALBAWABA - In an announcement earlier today, the Chinese Defense Ministry said that Li Shangfu, the country's Minister of National Defense will be visiting Russia and Belarus between 14 and 19 of August. 

Li will attend the 11th Moscow Conference International Security on Tuesday, said Sr. Col. Wu Qian, spokesman of China’s Defense Ministry. He is also expected to hold talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Shoygu and other officials, Anadolu News agency reported. 

​​​​​​​Wu said the Chinese defense chief will also visit Belarus until the weekend to hold "meetings and talks with Belarusian state and military leaders and visit Belarusian military units".

 

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