Sergei Shoigu, the Secretary of Russia’s Security Council, is set to visit China from November 11-14 for high-level consultations with top Chinese officials, according to Russian state news agencies.
The focus of Shoigu’s visit will be on strategic security issues and the further strengthening of Russia-China cooperation, particularly in light of the ongoing war in Ukraine. During his trip, Shoigu is expected to hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to address a range of international and regional security challenges.
The discussions will likely cover military and defense cooperation between the two nations, which has deepened considerably since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nearly three years ago. Chinese President Xi Jinping has emerged as one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most important allies, particularly in opposing Western pressure on both countries.
Shoigu will also meet with Chen Wenqing, China’s top security official and the head of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission, a key body within the Chinese Communist Party responsible for political and legal oversight.
Having served as Russia’s Defense Minister at the outset of the Ukraine conflict, Shoigu was later reassigned to the Security Council after facing significant criticism over the setbacks in Russia’s military campaign. His upcoming visit to China highlights the growing importance of Moscow-Beijing relations, especially in the areas of defense and strategic security.
