Russia’s new Defense Minister wants stronger ties with China November 21, 2012 - 10:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday, Nov 21 indicated Russia’s continuing interest in cooperation with China on defense sector issues, according to RIA Novosti. Shoigu told top Chinese officials during a visit to Beijing for the 17th Sino-Russian Intergovernmental Commission on Military and Technological Cooperation that joint work between the two powers would enhance stability across the region. “The closer the cooperation is between our two countries, including in the military-technological area, the more peaceful our region will be,” he said. This was Shoigu's first official foreign trip since replacing Anatoly Serdyukov as defense minister earlier this month. Senior Chinese military officials in turn indicated their support for closer cooperation with Moscow. “We see our relationship with Russia as a priority in the field of international military cooperation,” said Xu Qiliang, deputy head of the Communist Party of China’s Central Military Commission. He added that Beijing wishes to "bring the relationship to a higher level."   Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
