Current news from today: Sergey Shoygu, the General Secretary of the Russian Security Council, arrived in Beijing on Friday. He is meeting with Chinese officials, according to information from Russian agencies.
Shoygu is meeting with senior Chinese officials to discuss important issues of bilateral relations and the situation in the region.
Relations between Russia and China are at a high level, and Shoygu's visit to Beijing emphasizes the importance of these bilateral ties.
The press service of the Russian Security Council reported that Shoygu will also discuss with Chinese colleagues cooperation in the field of security and defense.
Analysts note that Shoygu's visit comes against the backdrop of deteriorating relations between Russia and the West, which makes maintaining partnerships with China even more important.
