Shoulder the mission of peace and protect the boat of friendship together-written at the end of the "Peace Mission-2021" SCO joint counter-terrorism military exercise

　　Xinhua News Agency, Orenburg, Russia, September 25th, title: Shoulder the mission of peace and protect the boat of friendship-written at the end of the "Peace Mission-2021" SCO joint counter-terrorism military exercise

　　Xinhua News Agency reporter Mei Shixiong

　　On the morning of the 24th, the emblem of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization flying high above the Dongguz shooting range in Orenburg Oblast, Russia, slowly lowered. The "Peace Mission-2021" SCO joint counter-terrorism military exercise came to a successful conclusion, and the member states of the SCO were fighting terrorism. Cooperate to write a new chapter.

　　On the vast East Guz steppe, the participating troops of the SCO member states united and cooperated sincerely, with good technical and tactical quality, excellent training level, stable psychological quality, and brave fighting spirit, showing the world to the world. The determination and ability of the member states of the SCO to maintain regional security and world peace.

　　Promote SCO defense cooperation to a new level

　　This is the 14th joint military exercise within the framework of the SCO. China, Russia and other SCO member states have participated in the exercise with a total force of about 4,000.

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

　　Zhao Kangping, deputy director of the exercise, Chinese director and deputy chief of staff of the Northern Theater Command, said that the exercise is a routine exercise within the framework of the SCO. Maintain regional peace and security.

　　"This year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The joint anti-terrorism military exercises held at this special historical node are of great significance and far-reaching impact." said He Lei, the chief expert of the Academy of Military Sciences, who personally promoted and guided the "Shanghai Spirit" by the heads of state. The defense departments of the SCO countries continue to strengthen strategic mutual trust and promote pragmatic cooperation, especially the creation of military cultural brands such as the "Peace Mission" series of military exercises and the "Peace Horn" military music festival.

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.

　　The topic of the "Peace Mission-2021" joint military exercise is the preparation and implementation of joint counter-terrorism operations for the forces of the member states of the SCO.

From strategic consultations to the planning and implementation of anti-terrorist campaigns, from joint training to cultural exchanges, the anti-terror warriors from SCO member states are in Shanghai, where “mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diverse civilizations, and common development” Under the guidance of the "spiritual", they learned from each other and worked closely together to jointly implement a strategic action to deter the "three forces" of terrorism, separatism, and extremism, pushing the SCO defense cooperation to a new level.

　　Member states attach great importance to formulating a thorough exercise plan

　　Zhang Lei, the deputy director of the Chinese Directorate Department, said that this exercise is a powerful measure to further promote the "Shanghai Spirit", implement the theme of the 21st meeting of the SCO Council of Member States, and build a closer SCO community with a shared future. .

　　For this joint military exercise, all parties have made meticulous preparations.

The member states have successively conducted 3 rounds of consultations.

China is the country that has sent the most troops outside of Russia to participate in the exercise, and it has brought advanced equipment to participate in the exercise.

Other countries have also sent capable troops to participate in the exercise.

　　At 9 o'clock in the morning on September 20, Alexander Rabin, commander of the Central Military Region of Russia, delivered a speech and announced the official start of the exercise.

　　In recent years, thanks to the joint efforts of all member states, the exercise mechanism within the framework of the SCO has matured. The participating member states have become more extensive, the participating arms have become more integrated, and the setting of exercises has become closer to actual combat, which fully reflects the members of the SCO. China has a strong willingness to deepen cooperation in the field of defense and security.

The Ministry of National Defense of the member states signed the "Agreement on Joint Military Exercises by the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization" in June 2007. The agreement has been reviewed and approved by the highest authority of the member states and provides a system for the armed forces of the member states to conduct joint military exercises. Guarantee of integration, standardization and practicality.

　　Strengthen mutual trust and build friendship

　　The SCO’s founding declaration and charter clearly stipulate that the fundamental purpose of the SCO is to "maintain and strengthen regional peace, security and stability."

Since the establishment of the SCO, the willingness of all member states to strengthen cooperation in various fields has been increasing, and they are jointly committed to regional stability and economic development.

　　The holding of the "Peace Mission-2021" joint counter-terrorism military exercise is a requirement of the SCO Charter, a manifestation of the deepening of the SCO’s security cooperation, a practical need to strengthen regional security, and the SCO’s fulfillment of its international obligations to maintain world peace and stability. An important manifestation of.

　　"From previous practice, the'Peace Mission' series of exercises has promoted understanding and friendship between the militaries of various countries." He Lei said that the participating troops "have the same account, stationed in the same camp, practiced on the same field, and competed on the same stage." , Deepened mutual understanding and understanding, established a deep friendship, and also provided enlightenment and reference for member states’ military building.

　　On the morning of the 23rd, the "Peace Mission-2021" SCO joint counter-terrorism military exercise with live ammunition officially kicked off.

　　In an instant, on the vast prairie, iron currents billowed and warplanes roared.

4000 soldiers from the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization fought a splendid joint anti-terrorism battle.

　　In the billowing smoke, the sky was filled with yellow sand. Infantry vehicles, assault vehicles and other wheeled armored equipment from the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization launched a thunderous attack, and successively launched battle formations to launch fierce attacks on the frontiers of the "terrorist forces".

　　In front of the sand table icon, they plan and discuss their troops, join hands on the training field, and help each other in daily life... The soldiers from various countries live in friendly relations in the temporary common homeland of the field barracks, forming a deep combat friendship.

　　During the "Peace Mission-2021" exercise, countries have appropriately conducted joint concerts, ethnic culture days and other exchange programs under the premise of strict prevention and control of the epidemic.

　　On the 17th, the "Chinese Culture Day" was held in an outdoor venue provided by Russia on the northwest side of the "China Camp" in the East Guzz shooting range, which vividly demonstrated the charm of Chinese culture.

　　The joyful and friendly atmosphere dissolves the differences in language and culture, and the flower of friendship blooms in the East Guzi grassland.