Russian deputy defense minister negotiates with his Congolese counterpart

MOSCOW. July 28 (Interfax) - Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin and Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs Jean-Pierre Bemba of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have discussed defense matters on the sidelines of the second Russia-Africa summit, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.

"The parties discussed defense issues of mutual interest," the ministry said.