MOSCOW. Dec 22 (Interfax) - The resumption of the U.S.-China dialogue on certain aspects of arms control does not affect Russian interests, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in an interview with Interfax.
"We do not view the resumption of the dialogue on certain aspects of arms control, suspended several years ago, by Beijing and Washington as a problem. This does not undermine or affect Russian interests," Ryabkov said.
"At least because we have established quite intensive, well-structured and trusting interaction with China on a broad range of international security matters, including arms control, and are fully satisfied with the quality and productiveness of this work," he said.
"Just like us, China is completely sovereign in its relations with the United States. The approach is absolutely identical in this area: we decide who to contact and hold consultations with and on what issues, and China acts likewise. Given the high level of our relations with Beijing, we have unwavering mutual respect for each other's steps," Ryabkov said.