China and Russia sign deal on maritime law enforcement as military build-up intensifies in Arctic

The meeting between China’s coastguard and Russia’s FSB was held in the city of Murmansk, located within the Arctic Circle. (Photo: Weibo)

China and Russia have signed an agreement to work together in maritime law enforcement following a meeting that took place in a Russian city inside the Arctic Circle, not far from the border with new Nato member Finland.

China's coastguard and Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Tuesday, according to state media. The details of the agreement have not been disclosed.