Strengthening Cooperation in the Field of Defense and Security of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Ministry of National Defense: Promoting the "Shanghai Spirit" Humanitarian | Military | SCO
On the afternoon of July 14th, Colonel Tan Kefei, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, answered questions from reporters regarding recent military related issues.
Tan Kefei: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization has gone through an extraordinary 22 year journey and is growing stronger and stronger.At present, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has established a multi-level cooperation mechanism in the field of defense and security, creating brands such as the "Peace Mission" joint exercise and the "Peace Horn" military music festival. To promote the construction of a SCO security community, to maintain common security and universal peace in the region and the world, the SCO has demonstrated its "SCO strength" and made "SCO contributions". In April this year, State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Li Shangfu attended the SCO Defense Ministers' Meeting in India, expressing China's willingness to work with all parties to implement global security initiatives, promote the construction of a balanced, effective, and sustainable security architecture, and make greater contributions to maintaining world and regional peace and stability. In addition, the Chinese side actively sends representatives to participate in professional exchange activities such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's defense think tank exchange and humanitarian rescue and disaster reduction.
The great road is not alone, and everyone's actions go far. China is willing to work together with the defense departments and military forces of all member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to vigorously promote the "Shanghai Spirit", strengthen strategic mutual trust, deepen counter-terrorism cooperation, expand cooperation areas, improve cooperation mechanisms, and strive to build a closer community with a shared future for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.