We can all move forward through respect, cooperation and trade

Peace and development remain the dominant theme of our times.

Uncertainties undermining world peace and development are on the increase.

Traditional and non-traditional threats to security are mixed together, rendering some regions unstable and turbulent.

Terrorism attacks from time to time, and cross-boundary crime have become more pronounced.

How to meet these challenges, secure peace and development in the world and create a stable and harmonious homeland for all is a critical question that calls for serious consideration and effective solution.

China advocates a new security concept featuring mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality and cooperation and strives to resolve disputes peacefully through dialogue and cooperation.

We believe in democracy in international relations. The affairs of the world should be handled through consultation on the equal footing by all countries.

Members of international community should reaffirm their commitment to multilateralism and give full scope to the important role of the United Nations and its Security Council in maintaining world peace and security.

China and Australia respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity, stick to non-interference in each other's internal affairs and enjoy a growing mutual trust in the security field.

The recent years saw increasing exchanges between the two militaries as evidenced by the annual defence strategic dialogue for six consecutive years and frequent port calls by naval ships of both countries.

China and Australia have shared interests in keeping the South Pacific and Asia-Pacific stable, easing regional tensions and promoting peaceful settlement of hot-spot issues.

We are both against terrorism and hope for stronger counter-terrorism cooperation.