MOSCOW (TASS) — Moscow is not planning to establish a military alliance with China, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with Rossiya-24 TV channel on Friday.

“Neither Russia nor China are planning to create a military alliance”, Russia’s top diplomat said.

According to Lavrov, Russia’s ties with China “have never been at such a good and confidential level in all areas, including economy, as a foundation for relations and the sphere of ensuring Russian and Chinese interests on the global arena.”