Russia is interested in cooperation with China in the cybersecurity sphere and in development of technology solutions, Deputy Prime Minister Maxim Akimov told reporters on the sidelines of the VI Russia-China EXPO in Harbin.

Axar.az reports citing TASS.

"This is cooperation in the cybersecurity sphere, support of countering cyber-threats. This is cooperation in the sphere of developing solutions for the Internet of Things, mobile operating platform, and industrial solutions. We keep a close eye on the experience of Chinese colleagues," the official said.

Russia and China outlined a large-scale cooperation program in this sphere during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Akimov said. "[We] asked the telecom ministry and the ministry of industry and trade to prepare a roadmap for development of contacts in this sphere," he added.