Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Li Shangfu held talks with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in Moscow on Tuesday, said the Chinese Defense Ministry.  

The two sides reaffirmed their firm support for each other in safeguarding core interests and resolutely opposed interference in internal affairs by external forces.

The two sides agreed to fully implement the important consensus of the two heads of state, continue close high-level communication, improve the mechanism of interaction between the two militaries, expand cooperation between theater of operations, military branches and colleges, and make new contributions to promoting high-quality development of China-Russia relations, maintaining world and regional security and stability, and serving to build a community of human destiny.