The 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum focusing on “Upholding International Order and Promoting Peaceful Development,” opens in China.
Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar is representing Nigeria at the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, which opens on Wednesday 17th September 2025.
The Forum has brought together defence and military leaders from over 100 countries; including Singapore, Russia, France, Vietnam, Brazil and Nigeria, as well as representatives of international and regional organisations. This year’s theme is “Upholding International Order and Promoting Peaceful Development.”
A statement signed by Mati Ali
Personal Assistant (Media & Publicity) to the Minister of Defence stated that
the programme featured four plenary sessions and eight simultaneous sessions focusing on global security governance, Asia‑Pacific security cooperation, safeguarding international order, and building regional peace..