On July 1, Vice Minister Zhang Yesui and Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Kislyak of the Russian Federation held consultations on strategic stability in the office building of the Chinese Foreign Ministry. The two sides exchanged in-depth views mainly on international security situation, bilateral relations and non-proliferation.

Both sides believe that in the post Cold War era, world security situation has become more complex and a number of new problems and challenges have arisen. The two sides need to enhance communication and coordination so as to deal with them appropriately.

Both sides stressed the importance of intensifying China-Russia strategic and cooperative partnership, holding that it is not only compliant with the interests of both parties but also conducive to world peace and stability for China and Russia to deepen consensus and expand cooperation on strategic stability.

The two sides exchanged views on the situation of non-proliferation, indicating their willingness to strengthen communication and exchanges in this area so as to make contributions to the international non-proliferation cause. They also discussed some specific issues such as the implementation of the resolutions on non-proliferation by the UN Security Council.

The two sides exchanged views on the Six-Party Talks on the Korean Nuclear Issue. Both believed it is of vital importance to further consolidate and promote the talks under the current situation.