Defense chief: Military ready to engage in cooperation

Minister of National Defense Dong Jun said on Wednesday that the Chinese military is willing to engage in pragmatic and friendly cooperation with the armed forces of other nations to create a world of lasting peace and universal security.

He made the remarks during a reception held by the Ministry of National Defense at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to celebrate the 97th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army, which is on Thursday.

Dong said that the Chinese military is also ready to work with the armed forces of other countries to implement the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, as well as the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, to foster a security framework characterized by fairness, justice and joint construction and sharing.