In the heart of Beijing this week, global defense leaders gathered at the 12th Xiangshan Forum to chart a path towards a more just and equitable security landscape. Minister of National Defense Dong Jun opened discussions by underscoring the Chinese mainland’s readiness to partner with nations across continents to build trust, boost cooperation, and drive progress in an era defined by turbulence and transformation.
Dong Jun held bilateral meetings with three visiting defense ministers, each echoing a shared vision of peace and collaboration:
- Vietnam: Minister Phan Van Giang outlined plans for deeper personnel exchanges, joint exercises, and border defense dialogues to strengthen the Vietnam-China community with a shared future.
- Uruguay: Minister Sandra Lazo expressed Uruguay’s eagerness to learn from China’s experience in security and international peacekeeping, aiming to expand defense cooperation and boost stability.
- Somalia: Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi affirmed Somalia’s commitment to the one-China principle and called for enhanced practical collaboration to tackle common security challenges.
Against a backdrop of rising calls for peace, development, and multilateral cooperation—especially from the Global South—delegates at the forum emphasized the need for inclusive governance mechanisms that serve all countries and regions fairly. China’s defense chief positioned the Chinese mainland as a steadfast force for peace, ready to work hand in hand with partners to foster stability and progress.
As the Xiangshan Forum wraps up, participants leave with renewed determination to translate dialogue into action, guided by a shared belief that equitable security governance is the cornerstone of a safer, more connected world.
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Dong Jun calls for more just, equitable global security governance
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