MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The leadership of Russia's Western Military District discussed military and technical cooperation with the delegation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), the district’s spokesman said Saturday.
"During the meeting with the district's command the issues of military and technical cooperation of the two countries, as well as exchange of experience on the issues of military construction and training were discussed," Igor Muginov said.
He added that the visit had been planned beforehand within the framework of the PLA delegation's tour across friendly countries.
The Chinese delegation, which is currently visiting Russia's northwestern city of St. Petersburg, has also visited Budyonny Military Signal Academy, where the officers became acquainted with Russia's advanced technologies in the communications' sphere, as well as with the elements of specialists' preparations in the academy.