Wei Fenghe Attends the Joint Meeting of Ministers of Defense of the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Commonwealth of Independent States and Collective Security Treaty Organization

Wei Fenghe Attends the Joint Meeting of Ministers of Defense of the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Commonwealth of Independent States and Collective Security Treaty Organization

　　China News Agency, Moscow, September 5 (Reporter Wang Xiujun) The Joint Meeting of Ministers of Defense of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Commonwealth of Independent States and Collective Security Treaty Organization was held on the 4th in the outer suburbs of Moscow. State Councilor and Minister of Defense Wei Fenghe attended and spoke.

　　Wei Fenghe said that on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, convening this conference is of special significance.

Affected by the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the international situation has become more unstable and uncertain, and the urgency and importance of building a community with a shared future for mankind have become more prominent.

Countries in the world should strengthen unity to fight the epidemic, resist unilateral bullying, resolve conflicts, and insist on win-win cooperation, so that the world can help each other and overcome difficulties together.

　　Wei Fenghe said that China has always adhered to the path of peaceful development and is committed to building a universally safe world.

The Chinese military is fully determined, capable, and confident to defend its national sovereignty, security, and development interests. It is willing to work with all parties to earnestly implement the consensus of the heads of state, carry forward the "Shanghai Spirit", and continue to create a new situation in bilateral and multilateral military cooperation to safeguard the world. Make new and greater contributions to regional peace and stability.

　　On September 5th, Wei Fenghe and Russian Defense Minister Shoigu held talks to exchange views on Sino-Russian bilateral relations, pragmatic cooperation between the two militaries, and international and regional situations. Wei Fenghe also met with the Chairman of the Pakistan Joint Council Nadim.

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