Russia, China pledge to strengthen strategic partnership to counter US influence

Russian and Chinese defense ministers have held a video call, pledging closer cooperation and coordinated action against what they view as Washington’s destabilizing influence in Venezuela and Iran.

Russia’s Defense Minister Andrey Belousov and China’s Defense Minister Dong Jun held a scheduled video conference on Tuesday highlighting the growing coordination between the two countries’ military forces.

Belousov stressed that recent developments in Venezuela and Iran show the need for Moscow and Beijing to track security changes carefully and respond in a coordinated manner to protect their interests and regional stability.

He noted that since their last meeting in June, “many events occurred that significantly impacted the international situation,” demanding constant analysis and planning by both defense ministries.

“Since our last meeting in June last year, many events occurred that significantly impacted the international situation. The examples of Venezuela and Iran require our departments to conduct constant analysis of the situation in the security sphere and take corresponding actions,” Belousov said.

“I am confident that today’s talks will serve to further strengthen our bilateral strategic partnership and allow us to discuss current security issues,” he added.

Dong reaffirmed China’s readiness to implement the agreements reached by the two states’ leaders and to enhance strategic coordination across multiple areas.

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He said Beijing seeks to deepen defense cooperation, improve mechanisms for military exchange, and jointly strengthen their ability to respond to diverse risks and challenges.

“China is ready to enrich the content of cooperation, improve exchange mechanisms, jointly enhance the ability to cope with various risks and challenges, and jointly inject positive energy into global security and stability,” Dong said.

“We will continue to build a solid foundation for long-term strategic partnership with Russia, which is vital for international peace and stability,” he noted.

The ministers spoke amid rising global tensions caused by what both Moscow and Beijing view as Washington’s disruptive policies.

Events in Venezuela, where US military aggression led to the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro, and Israel-US-supported terror riots in Iran have underscored what both Moscow and Beijing see as US interference in international affairs.

“This year marks an important milestone in our relations, and we are determined to use our collaboration to maintain peace and stability in regions where external interference threatens sovereign governments,” Dong emphasized.

China and Russia also highlighted the significance of this year in their partnership, marking 30 years of strategic coordination and 25 years since the signing of their Treaty of Good Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation.

Both nations have strengthened their ties with joint land, air, and naval exercises, while bilateral trade reached approximately $220 billion last year.

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