Beijing, June 26 -- In a pivotal summit in China's Qingdao, defense ministers from the ten Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states emphasized the importance of dialogue and multilateral cooperation to address escalating global conflicts and ensure regional stability.

Hosted by Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun, the annual SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting highlighted strategic coordination amid rising international uncertainty, especially amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.

China and Iran reaffirm their partnership amid regional and global crises

During a bilateral meeting, Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun reaffirmed China's support for Iran's stance and criticized unilateral and hegemonic action...