BEIJING (Archyde.com) – China’s defense ministry said on Wednesday that China’s People’s Liberation Army would send troops to Russia to participate in joint exercises with Russia, India, Belarus and Tajikistan. Participation in the joint exercise is “unrelated to the current international and regional situation.”
The exercises are said to be part of an ongoing bilateral annual cooperation agreement. Joint military exercises led by Russia and with participation by China have been held for years.
“The purpose is to deepen practical and friendly cooperation with the armed forces of participating countries, to increase the level of strategic cooperation among participating countries, and to strengthen our ability to respond to various security threats,” the Ministry of Defense said. said.