The world creates numerous foci of instability. Including in the space of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and its perimeter. The situation in the Middle East has sharply aggravated. This was stated by the head of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation Andrei Belousov, speaking at a meeting of ministers of the defense of the SCO member states in Tsindao.
Belousov noted that the distribution of terrorist ideologies and transit of militants to Afghanistan continues from the Middle Eastern region. The instability in the country is the main source of transnational crime and a terrorist threat in the SCO space.
“In the Asia-Pacific region, the destructive influence on stability is exerted by individual states to create closed, block structures of the anti-Chinese and anti-Russian orientation,” said the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, whose words are quoted by the press service of the Russian defense department.
In addition, the head of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation separately dwelled on the “Special Military Operation” in Ukraine.
“Russian Armed Forces are conducting successful offensive actions,” Belousov said.
According to the head of the department, “realizing the inevitability of the defeat” Kyiv “with the support of European sponsors relies on terrorist acts.”
“In an attempt to delay military operations due to the supply of weapons and mercenaries, they increase the threat of destabilization. Including in Europe itself. At the same time, Russia has repeatedly expressed and continues to express their readiness to resolve the conflict,” Belousov said.
Under folding conditions, it is necessary to strengthen the interaction within the SCO. Save the course on further rapprochement in the interests of strengthening stability. To neutralize attempts by “unfriendly forces” to destroy many years of ties that have developed in the organization. At the same time, ensure the optimal accounting of the interests of each country of the SCO, ”he added.
On the fields of the meeting of the Minister of Defense of the SCO member states, Belousov’s negotiations with the Minister of Defense of the Republic of India Rajnatch Singhu were held.
“India is an extremely important strategic partner for us, a traditional friend, including a partner in the military and military -technical spheres,” Belousov said at a meeting with his Indian colleague.
The head of the Russian military department also expressed condolences in connection with the collapse of the airliner at the Ahmadabad airport and asked to convey the words of sympathy and support to the relatives and friends of the dead.
In addition, the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation also thanked his colleague for the participation of the Indian delegation in celebrations dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory.