Ministry of National Defense: China-Saudi Arabia "Blue Sword" joint exercise enhances the joint operational capabilities of both sides.

On the afternoon of October 30, the Ministry of National Defense held a routine press conference, and the spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, answered questions from reporters. Reporter: According to reports, from October 12 to 23, China and Saudi Arabia successfully held the "Blue Sword-2025" naval special operations joint training. Please provide further information on this. Zhang Xiaogang: The China-Saudi "Blue Sword-2025" naval special operations joint training was held in Saudi Arabia's Jubaileh, divided into two stages: individual and team coordinated training, and comprehensive exercises, focusing on counterterrorism, escort missions, and maritime search and rescue operations. It included training in anti-hijacking, sniping, and tactical shooting, further enhancing the participating officers and soldiers' tactical skills and joint operational capabilities. The China-Saudi "Blue Sword" series of joint training exercises has been held three times so far, covering land and sea, from basic to systematic training. Through joint exercises and real-world scenario simulations, both sides continuously learn from each other, deepening practical cooperation in the defense field and becoming an important practice to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.