"China would like to join hands with foreign militaries to tackle the common security threats and challenges and make greater contribution to safeguarding world peace and building a community of shared future for humanity," he said.

Xi voiced hopes that the guests could take this opportunity to learn about China and the Chinese military in the new era and feel the hospitality and friendliness of the Chinese people. He wished the Games a big success and the athletes a good performance in a friendly atmosphere.

Xi also welcomed the guests to the upcoming 9th Beijing Xiangshan Forum held from Oct. 20 to 22, where all attendees are expected to pool their minds together, fostering consensus and offering their wisdom for world peace.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense of Cambodia Tea Banh and CISM President Herve Piccirillo, on behalf of defense department and military leaders of participating countries and the CISM, thanked President Xi for attending the meeting and appreciated the contribution by the Chinese government and military to the development of international military sports. They also hailed the preparatory works as efficient and well-organized.

They expressed the willingness to boost exchanges with China in military and national defense, including military sports, to safeguard regional and world peace and build a community of shared future for humanity.

The 7th CISM Military World Games was officially opened on Friday evening at the Wuhan Sports Center.

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