China’s top diplomat Wang Yi will begin a four-day visit to Russia for security talks , the latest in a series of high-level visits and phone calls between the two sides.

Chines Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Wang would hold strategic security consultations at the invitation of Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of Russia’s Security Council.

In an earlier briefing, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Wang would meet with his Counterpart Sergei Lavrov, and the two planned to focus on efforts to strengthen collaboration on the international scene.

A spokesperson said, there will be a detailed exchange of views on issues related to a settlement in Ukraine, as well as ways of ensuring stability and security in the Asia-Pacific Region.

China and Russia are strategic allies, with both countries frequently touting their “no limits” partnership, and economic and Military cooperation.