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China to host first China-Africa defense forum

Xinhua,June 01, 2018 Adjust font size:

BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese military spokesperson said Thursday that China will host the first-ever China-Africa forum on defense and security from June 26 to July 10.

Ren Guoqiang, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, said that the forum -- hosted by the ministry -- aims to deepen the China-Africa comprehensive strategic partnership, promote building a shared future for China and Africa, and meet the needs of Africa's new security situations and China-Africa defense cooperation.

The forum will focus on regional security issues, the self-development of Africa's security capacities, and China-Africa defense cooperation, Ren said at a regular press briefing. Participants will also visit the services of the Chinese armed forces -- the army, the navy and the air force. Enditem

 

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