Russian, Chinese defense ministers to discuss defense cooperation prospects, security issues in Moscow

MOSCOW. April 14 (Interfax) - Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu will discuss prospects of bilateral defense cooperation and global and regional security at talks in Moscow, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.

"The sides will discuss the status and prospects of bilateral defense cooperation and topical aspects of global and regional security," the ministry said.

The Chinese defense minister will pay an official visit to Russia on April 16-18, it said.