The Ministry of National Defense of China introduced the results of Wei Fenghe's visit to Russia to attend the conference and visit four countries in Southeast Asia
China News Service, Beijing, September 24 (Reporter Li Chun) At the regular press conference of the Ministry of National Defense of China held on the 24th, spokesperson Tan Kefei introduced that China’s State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe has gone to Russia to attend meetings and visits this month. The results achieved by the four Southeast Asian countries.
A reporter asked that since this month, State Councilor and Minister of Defense Wei Fenghe went to Russia to attend the Joint Meeting of Ministers of Defense of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Commonwealth of Independent States, and Collective Security Treaty Organization member states, and then visited Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, the Philippines, etc. Shikoku.
What important results have Minister Wei achieved in the above activities?
Tan Kefei stated that on September 4, State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe attended the Joint Meeting of Ministers of National Defense of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Commonwealth of Independent States and Collective Security Treaty Organization and delivered a keynote speech.
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, convening this conference is of special significance.
Tan Kefei introduced that during the meeting, Minister Wei pointed out 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 of the member states, carry forward the "Shanghai Spirit", and continue to create a new situation in bilateral and multilateral military cooperation. Maintain world and regional peace and stability and make new and greater contributions.
Tan Kefei said that since the beginning of this year, the heads of state of China and Russia have maintained close exchanges through telephones and letters, leading the high-level development of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation in the new era.
After attending the military parade to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Patriotic War, Minister Wei visited Russia again and exchanged views with Russian Defense Minister Shoigu on Sino-Russian relations, international and regional security situations, and cooperation between the two militaries in fighting the epidemic. , Personnel training and China's participation in the "Caucasus-2020" strategic exercise and other issues reached important consensus.
This fully shows that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the Sino-Russian military relations continue to maintain a high level of operation, and continue to enrich the new connotation of the comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation between the two countries in the new era.
Tan Kefei said that during his working visit to the four Southeast Asian countries, Minister Wei met and talked with the leaders of the four countries and defense departments.
All parties generally expressed their sincere admiration and congratulations to China for successfully controlling the new crown pneumonia epidemic under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at the core. Together, we will continue to strengthen cooperation in the field of defense and security and contribute to regional peace and stability.
The spokesperson also introduced that Minister Wei had in-depth exchanges with all parties regarding the South China Sea issue.
All parties agree that maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea is in the common interests of China and countries in the region, and that maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea is the common responsibility of countries in the region.
All parties are willing to work together with China to meet each other halfway, continue to strengthen communication and consultation, properly manage differences, advance maritime cooperation, and jointly maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea.
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