Chinese premier meets Russian defense minister

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (R) meets with Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 18, 2014. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met with visiting Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu here on Tuesday.

Li said the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination between the two countries was built on the basis of mutual respect, equality and reciprocity.

China is ready to consolidate mutual trust, promote concrete cooperation, and strengthen communication on major international and regional affairs for a China-Russia relationship which is conducive to peace, stability and development of the region and the world, the premier said.

Shoigu said Russia-China relations are of global importance. Russia hopes to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with China in all areas including military cooperation.