Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun highlighted the transformative impact of China-proposed initiatives like the Belt and Road and the Global Security Initiative (GSI) during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan. \"These ideas have become real projects, benefiting people worldwide,\" he said, emphasizing their role in promoting equity and justice.
🔍 With the world facing unprecedented changes, Dong stressed China's commitment to a \"community with a shared future for mankind\" – a vision championed by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The SCO, he noted, has evolved into a constructive force for stability, particularly amid rising global turbulence.
Key Focus Areas:
🤝 Strengthening SCO solidarity to counter instability
💡 Promoting peace dialogues in conflict zones
🛡️ Building \'common security\' through joint development
Dong also linked China’s high-quality modernization efforts to new opportunities for global growth. \"Regional countries seek development, stability, and security,\" he said, urging expanded military collaboration and youth exchanges among SCO members.
The meeting concluded with a joint communique, while Dong held sideline talks with defense leaders from Pakistan, Russia, Iran, and Central Asian nations – signaling deeper partnerships ahead. 🌟
