Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Shavendra Silva last week called on nations to work together to foster a safer and more secure world by properly recognising the challenges everyone faces and capitalising on opportunities.

Gen. Silva made the remarks during his address at the 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum themed "Common security, lasting peace” organised by the China Association of Military Science (CAMS) and the China Institute of International Strategic Studies (CIISS) last week.

Addressing the forum as a guest speaker on the topic of “The role of developing countries in global security”, Silva elaborated on the security challenges that are encountered by modern-day developing countries, such as imbalanced alliances with powerful nations, poverty-led aspects in society, mass migration, etc. The CDS also emphasised the vulnerability of developing countries to cybercriminal activities.

He stated that cooperation and shared responsibility allow developing nations to address global security challenges effectively.

During the visit, Silva also held a bilateral discussion with General Lu Zhenli, a member of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and Chief of the Joint Staff Department, CMC, of the People’s Republic of China.