BEIJING, Oct.10 -- China and Saudi Arabia will hold Blue Sword 2025 naval joint training in Saudi Arabia in mid and late October, said Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the China's Ministry of National Defense (MND), at a regular press briefing on Friday.

This joint training, as the third between the two navies, will help promote the exchange of skills and tactics among the participating troops of both sides, and deepen the friendship and cooperation between the two militaries, said the spokesperson.