OREANDA-NEWS  Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun will visit Russia and Kyrgyzstan from April 23 to 28, the Chinese Defense Ministry said.

"Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun will visit Russia and Kyrgyzstan at the invitation of these countries from April 23 to 28 and will participate in the SCO Defense ministers' meeting in Bishkek," the ministry said in a statement.

It is noted that during the SCO meeting, the Chinese minister will deliver a speech and discuss with the heads of delegations of other countries international and regional issues, as well as cooperation in the fields of defense and security.