China to host soldiers from 5 Southeast Asian nations for joint drill

Military exercise in southern Guangdong province will train in ‘countering terrorism, maintaining maritime safety,’ says Defense Ministry

By Riyaz ul Khaliq

ISTANBUL (AA) – The Chinese military will host a joint drill with soldiers from five Southeast Asian nations, beginning this week.

China’s Defense Ministry said on Sunday that soldiers from Cambodia, Lao, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam will come together in the southern Guangdong province from mid-to-late November.

The joint drill is themed on “countering terrorism and maintaining maritime safety,” the ministry said in a statement.

Soldiers will engage in organizing joint and live anti-terrorism and anti-piracy drills, the ministry added.

“The aim is to help participants enhance their urban anti-terrorism, maritime anti-terrorism and anti-piracy capabilities, and deepen military mutual trust and cooperation to safeguard regional peace and stability,” the ministry said.

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