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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) — China is willing to join forces with ASEAN countries to address security challenges and further enhance defense and security cooperation, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said on Friday.
He made this statement while commenting, at the request of journalists, on recent meetings between Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun and his colleagues from ASEAN countries.
Noting the geographic proximity and deep intertwining of interests that underpin shared security and development, Jiang Bin noted that China-ASEAN defense cooperation has expanded in both depth and breadth. High-level contacts are currently on the rise. The two sides conduct joint exercises, personnel training, UN missions, counter-terrorism, and collaborate in military medicine, rescue operations, and disaster relief.
According to him, during the meetings held in Kuala Lumpur, Dong Jun and his colleagues from ASEAN countries reached a consensus on deepening cooperation in the field of defense and security, maintaining peace and stability in the region.
China consistently supports ASEAN's centrality in the regional architecture and is ready to work with ASEAN countries to uphold peace, Jiang Bin noted, emphasizing the long-standing tradition of harmonious coexistence and the principles of dialogue and partnership, rather than confrontation and alliance-building.
The goal, he continued, is to build a closer China-ASEAN community of shared destiny and create a brighter future for the region. -0-
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