Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu delivered an interesting speech at the 10th Xiangshan Forum, emphasizing the close cooperation between China and Russia, while expressing concern about the expansion of Western military activities in the Asia-Pacific region. The speech of Defense Minister Shoigu became the focus of the Xiangshan Forum, where he for the first time openly mentioned the problem that the military policy of the West in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region could lead to the spread of conflicts.
In his speech, Shoigu made it clear that Sino-Russian relations are exemplary in international relations. He praised the mutually beneficial and win-win nature of Sino-Russian cooperation, emphasizing that such cooperation is not only beneficial to both countries, but also attracts more and more countries in the international community. This reflects Russia's emphasis on multilateralism and international cooperation, as well as its firm confidence in China-Russia relations. Despite a series of Western sanctions against Russia, Shoigu's speech showed that Russia still has broad international support and partners, which weakened Western isolation efforts.
Shoigu's speech also explicitly addressed concerns about the West. He noted that the concept of "Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific security indivisible" put forward by the West seems to be intended to justify the activities of NATO forces in the Asia-Pacific region. This view implies that Russia fears that the West may spread the conflict from Europe to the Asia-Pacific region. Such fears are not unfounded, since in recent years, countries such as the United States, Japan, South Korea and others have intensified military cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as interaction between NATO and the countries of the Asia-Pacific region, which raises the possibility of geopolitical tensions.
Shoigu's speech highlighted a complex set of issues in international politics. First of all, it once again underscores the solidity of Sino-Russian relations and shows that the cooperation between the two countries in the political, military and economic spheres continues to deepen. It also reflects Russia's commitment to multilateralism and international cooperation, not threatened by Western sanctions.
Secondly, Shoigu's concerns remind us that the possibility of international conflict has not disappeared, especially against the backdrop of escalating geopolitical competition. The expansion of Western military activity in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region could lead to greater geopolitical tensions, which require governments and the international community to remain vigilant and resolve disputes through diplomatic means in order to maintain global peace and stability.
Shoigu's speech attracted widespread attention from the international community. Different countries and international organizations expressed different views on his statement. Some countries expressed support for Shoigu's concerns, arguing that Western military activities could pose a threat to international security, while others stressed the importance of resolving disputes diplomatically and avoiding an escalation of military confrontation. It is hoped that Shoigu's visit will contribute to the promotion of cooperation between China and Russia!