Belarus: a parade in Minsk with Russians and Chinese in the background [FOTO]

More than 5,000 soldiers from Belarus, Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan took part in the military parade held on Wednesday 3 July. Over 300 units of military equipment from Belarus and Russia passed through the Minsk centre. 47 aircraft and helicopters besides took part in the flight part from Belarus and Russia. Among the abroad guests invited by president Alexander Lukashenko were besides delegations of friendly defence ministries, of course, including Andrei Bielousov, Russian defence minister. It is besides worth noting the presence of the Chinese military delegation and the participation of the Chinese pedestrian section in the parade. The Chinese did not bring their wheel equipment, but Chinese vehicles that purchased the Belarus Armed Forces took part in the solemn ride.