The Chinese army will go to Russia to participate in the joint anti-terrorism military exercises of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

　　China News Agency, Beijing, August 27. According to news from the Chinese Ministry of National Defense on the 27th, from September 11th to 25th, the "Peace Mission-2021" SCO member states' joint counter-terrorism military exercise will be held in Russia’s Orenburg region’s Donggu The shooting range is held here. The exercise topics are the preparation and implementation of joint counter-terrorism operations for the SCO member states’ forces. The main exercises include reconnaissance and surveillance, fire strikes, peripheral containment and control, block extraction, as well as forward defense, ground assaults, encirclement and elimination of remnants. , Resist drone attacks and other subjects.

　　The Chinese participating troops are mainly in the northern theater, with a total of more than 550 people and 130 vehicles (equipment) dispatched.

This exercise is a routine exercise within the framework of the SCO. It aims to deepen defense and security cooperation among member states, improve their ability to respond to new challenges and threats, and jointly maintain regional peace and security.

　　This year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Under the personal promotion of the heads of state and the strong guidance of the "Shanghai Spirit", the defense departments of various countries have continuously strengthened strategic mutual trust and promoted practical cooperation, especially the "Peace Mission" series of military exercises and the "Peace Horn". "Military Music Festival and other military cultural brands.

The SCO has developed into an important constructive force in international and regional affairs, and has played an active role in maintaining world peace and regional stability.

　　Standing at a new starting point, China is willing to work closely with the member states of the SCO to strengthen communication and exchanges, improve cooperation mechanisms, deepen cooperation in professional fields, and strive to create a security pattern of joint construction and sharing, and make greater contributions to the construction of the SCO community with a shared future. contribute.

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