All countries must unite for security, says defense minister

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Friday called for all countries to unite and support each other in exploring a new path to security based on the "greatest common denominator" among all parties, rather than the interests of small groups.

He made the remarks during his speech at the opening ceremony of the 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, emphasizing that in an indivisible security community, nations should enhance security through sharing responsibilities and promoting common development.

Dong pointed out that in the face of changes on a scale unseen in a century, all countries should respect each other, treat each other with sincerity, in order to seek common ground while reserving differences, and embrace openness and inclusiveness.

He called for win-win cooperation and mutual success, and for jointly seeking a path of harmonious coexistence.

The defense chief said that in the face of turmoil and conflicts, all parties should maintain confidence in political solutions, uphold an objective and fair stance and adopt a comprehensive approach to address both symptoms and root causes.

The positive forces to promote peace and stability should be jointly gathered and a multipolar world that is equal and orderly should be jointly advocated, he said.

Dong said that the Chinese military is committed to implementing the Global Security Initiative and is willing to work hand in hand with the militaries of other countries to build new types of security partnerships, advance practical and open military cooperation, enhance security governance in emerging fields, and jointly provide guarantees for high-quality development.

He added that the Chinese military would work with other militaries to make new and greater contributions to building a community with a shared future for mankind and maintaining world peace and security.