Congratulatory Letter to the 8th Beijing
Xiangshan Forum
President Xi Jinping
The People’s Republic of China
Beijing, 25 October 2018
On the occasion of the opening of the 8th
Beijing Xiangshan Forum, I would like to extend, on behalf of the Chinese
government and people, and in my own name, warm congratulations on the forum
and a sincere welcome to defense and military leaders from various countries,
representatives of international organizations, experts and scholars attending
the event.
Peace, development, and win-win cooperation
remain the trend of today’s world. The global governance system and
international order are changing at a faster pace, and the future of people
around the world is closely connected. At the same time, the international
community faces increasingly prominent traditional and non-traditional security
challenges. China follows a new concept of common, comprehensive, cooperative
and sustainable security. We will adopt an even more open approach to work with
all nations to enhance development and security through cooperation and foster
a community with a shared future for mankind. The Chinese military will always
remain a staunch force for world peace and stability.
The Beijing Xiangshan Forum is a major
platform for international security and defense dialogues. Since its inception,
the forum, guided by the principle of equality, openness, inclusiveness and
mutual learning, has played a positive role in promoting security dialogue,
mutual trust and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific. At this year’s forum themed
“Building a New Type of Security Partnership of Equality, Mutual Trust and
Win-Win Cooperation”, I hope you will pool wisdom, build consensus, contribute
to a new form of international relations featuring mutual respect, fairness,
justice, and win-win cooperation, and join forces to build a brighter future
for mankind.
I wish the 8th Beijing Xianshan Forum a
great success.