BEIJING, April 24 -- The inaugural Navigator Meeting of the Beijing Xiangshan Forum will be held in Beijing from April 28 to 30, a Chinese defense spokesperson said on Thursday.
Speaking at a regular press conference, Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, introduced that the theme of the meeting is "Opportunities and Challenges Facing Global Security". Over 200 defense officials, experts, scholars and media representatives from more than 30 countries and international organizations will attend the event.
"Through multilateral seminars and dialogues, the meeting aims to enhance the effectiveness of international participation and contribute insights to global security governance," Zhang said.
"Bilateral and multilateral meetings as well as cultural and technological visits will also be arranged on the margins of the event," he added.
北京4月24日电 4月28日至30日，首次“北京香山论坛先导会”将在北京举办，以“全球安全面临的机遇和挑战”为主题，来自30余个国家和国际组织的200多名防务官员、专家学者、媒体代表参会。通过多边研讨对话，提升论坛国际参与实效，为完善全球安全治理贡献智慧。其间，还安排双多边会见及文化科技参访活动。
