China's defense minister Li Shangfu will visit Russia and Belarus from Aug. 14-19, the Chinese defense ministry said in a statement on Monday, Ednews reports citing Reuters.
While in Russia, Li will attend an international security meeting and make a speech there, according to the statement. He will also meet with leaders from Russia's national defense department.
During his visit to Belarus, he will meet with the Belarus' head of state and military. Li will also visit military departments in Belarus.