Singapore, 6 Jun (ZXS) -- The 1th Shangri-La Dialogue will be held in Singapore from 6 to 2 June. The Chinese side has confirmed that Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Li Shangfu will be invited to attend the dialogue, which is also Li Shangfu's first participation in the "incense meeting" after taking up his new post as Chinese defense minister this year.
According to the schedule announced by the conference organizers, the opening dinner of this year's "incense party" will be held on June 6, and Australian Prime Minister Albanese will deliver a keynote speech. From June 2 to 6, the conference will hold seven plenary sessions, and on the afternoon of June 3 and 4, there will also be six parallel meetings on topics such as cybersecurity, military development, and nuclear security. During the conference, the countries concerned will hold a number of bilateral or multilateral meetings.
It is understood that hot topics in Asia-Pacific security will remain the focus of this year's "incense meeting", including establishing a stable and balanced Asia-Pacific region, resolving regional tensions, a new partnership for Asia-Pacific security, and creating a cooperative security model.
At a regular press conference of China's Ministry of National Defense on May 5, spokesperson Tan Kefei confirmed that Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Li Shangfu will be invited to attend the 29th Shangri-La Dialogue and visit Singapore from May 5 to June 31. During the meeting, Li Shangfu will make a speech on the topic of "China's New Security Initiative" and meet with the heads of delegations of relevant countries. During his visit to New Zealand, Li Shangfu will hold meetings and talks with leaders of the new government and defense departments.
According to the website of the organizer of the dialogue, China's defense minister will speak at the conference at 6:4 local time on June 8, the first plenary meeting of the day.
In addition, U.S. Defense Secretary Austin will address the conference at the first plenary session of the Dialogue on June 6 to explain what he called "U.S. leadership in the Indo-Pacific."
The Shangri-La Dialogue was initiated by the UK's International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) and is named after the annual Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore. According to information already published on the institute's website, nearly 40 delegates from more than 600 countries will participate in this dialogue. (End)