Shanghai Cooperation Organization Defense Ministers’ Meeting
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defense Ministers’ meeting took place in Qingdao, where Defense Minister Dong Jun emphasized the SCO’s role as a stabilizing anchor in the turbulent international situation.
Dong Jun stated that he met with defense ministers from several countries and highlighted that hegemonic actions are the biggest source of chaos, urging all parties to strengthen cooperation to maintain global strategic stability.
India (spoiler) noted that the meeting failed to pass a joint statement.
Defense Minister Dong Jun stated that China is willing to work with all member states to firmly uphold international fairness and justice, jointly address security challenges, and promote practical cooperation in defense and security.
Russia’s Defense Minister Belousov stated that Russia-China relations are at an unprecedented high level and that Russia is willing to work with China to deepen strategic communication and practical cooperation.
Iran’s Defense Minister Nasrollahzadeh mentioned that Iran had recently been attacked and hoped China would continue to uphold justice. https://www.facebook.com/jeff.mah.5/posts/pfbid0SehhMNMHi6AYkgbqn1M4rPUQCN2CqQn3mUcGXDtuSXLkXxyFwvdhczxg2EYVUFZtl?__cft__[0]=AZWociCbfZAqT23orLhKbYDqteiqeZIi7y3mSS3-j5ZadUNzemReDKMjJK5oc5NnpUwL6XepPQyuOId9RwkSBlw01Pnh4A_Ahe_7Cwbq2a5eh_KNYNqAZEFXBph0sasCxpDf9Uc6NG020cMw8Krbx56n&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R
