Pakistan, April 24 -- China and Russia have agreed to strengthen defence cooperation following talks between their defence ministers, according to Beijing. The meeting focused on expanding strategic communication and practical military collaboration across multiple areas.

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun met his Russian counterpart during a visit to Russia. Both sides discussed bilateral military relations as well as regional and international security developments. The talks included issues of shared concern between the two countries.

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According to China's defence ministry, both ministers agreed to deepen cooperation and coordination. They also pledged to jointly uphold what they...