On November 17 to 19, the 12th Beijing Shanghai Forum will be held in the Beijing International Conference Center.

According to the introduction of the Forum Preparatory Committee, military leaders of hundreds of countries, including Russia, Ukraine, the United States, France and Germany, as well as representatives of international and regional organizations, have confirmed their attendance.

At this special node of Russia and Ukraine, it is possible to simultaneously bring together the high defense officials of the two countries.Talking for three days is obviously not easy.

Speaking of this Beijing Xiangshan Forum, it is not an emerging conference that can be achieved overnight, and its development process is like a vivid history of international security exchanges.

Back in 2006, it was born under the name of the "Shanshan Forum", which as a platform for Asia-Pacific security binary dialogue, although in the initial stage, has built a bridge of communication for experts scholars and research institutions from various countries.

The think tanks of all countries share unique insights on regional security issues and enhance mutual understanding and trust.

With profound changes in the international situation and China¡¯s steady rise in its influence in the field of international security, 2014 became an important turning point in the development of the Forum.

From the fifth session, it has magnificently upgraded to one-half track, and the scale of the level has jumped significantly.

With defence ministers or military leaders from the Asia-Pacific region and even relevant countries outside the region, representatives of international organizations, former military-political experts and renowned scholars joining, the forum truly moves to the center of the international arena, becoming a platform for international security and defence dialogue with broad influence.

In 2018, the new name Beijing Shandong Forum was officially launched, not only to highlight its international position, but also to mark the further consolidation of its important position in the field of global security dialogue.

Now, the preparations for the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum are basically ready, and this feast of ideas in the field of global security will be grandly opened at the Beijing International Convention Center from September 17th to 19th.

According to the press conference held on September 11, the scale and representation of the forum was unprecedented.

More than 100 countries, regions and international organizations confirmed their participation in the conference, and about 1,800 registered conference delegates, observers and media reporters came from all corners of the country and represented the interests and security concerns of different countries.

Among them are the military leaders of Russia, Ukraine, the United States, France, Germany and hundreds of other countries, as well as representatives of international and regional organizations.

Participants covered developed countries, emerging powers, small and medium-sized countries, and even representatives from relevant countries in conflict areas. The high level of former military and political dignitaries and the large proportion of well-known experts and scholars have increased significantly compared with previous years.

The plenary session focused on key issues such as building a fair and reasonable global security governance system, enhancing strategic mutual trust and security cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region,ining post-war international order, promoting world security and stability, and promoting regional peace-building through dialogue and consultation.

As an important engine of global economic development, the Asia-Pacific region¡¯s security and stability are critical to the prosperity of the world economy.

Enhancing strategic mutual trust and security cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region has become the key to achieving long-term stability in the region. Countries should strengthen dialogue and communication, establish and improve confidence-building measures, avoid misjudgment and misreading, and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability.

Among the many eye-catching highlights, this forum can bring together senior defense officials from Russia and Ukraine at the same time, which is undoubtedly one of the biggest highlights.

What is more noteworthy is that this forum not only attracted Russia and Ukraine, but also prompted high-level Western powers such as the United States, France, and Germany to come to China to attend the forum.

Representatives of the three Russian and U.S. countries gathered in Beijing and talked for three days, such a scenario is difficult in the current complex and sensitive international situation.

In the context of the present world, the holding of the 12th Beijing Shanghai Forum has an inestimable real significance.

We believe that through full exchanges and cooperation, the Forum will make fruitful contributions to promoting global security governance, promoting world peace and development, and opening up a brighter future for the future of mankind.

We look forward to hearing the real knowledge of representatives at the forum, witnessing new progress in cooperation in the field of security, and jointly depicting a new picture of a world of peace, stability and prosperity.

Let us work together to take the Shanghai Forum as a new starting point, to work hard for global peace and development, and let the sunshine of peace shine on every corner of the world.

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