SHANGHAI — China and Russia held their first consultation on northeast Asia security in Shanghai on April 23, agreeing to safeguard peace, stability and security.

Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Jianchao and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov co-chaired the meeting, according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry.

Officials from the two countries’ foreign affairs, national defense and security departments attended the meeting.

The two sides discussed the security situation in northeast Asia, and agreed to enhance dialogues and coordination to promote peace and stability in the region.