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.