【青岛讯】中新社记者李纯、张懋瑄报道，中国海军参谋部办公室大校副主任曲涛于4月20日在青岛宣布，备受瞩目的第19届西太平洋海军论坛年会将于4月21日至24日在青岛拉开帷幕。本次年会以“命运与共的海洋”为主题，旨在强化各国海军间的交流与合作，共同维护海洋和平与安全。
据悉，此次盛会将迎来29个国家的高级代表团，总计约180名外方代表齐聚一堂。其中，20个国家的海军将领及官员将亲自出席，充分体现了各国对本次论坛的高度重视。西太平洋海军论坛作为区域内重要的军事交流平台，历年来在推动各国海军的互信、合作与理解方面发挥了积极作用。
曲涛副主任强调，此次年会将围绕海洋命运共同体的理念，探讨如何在尊重各国权益的基础上，加强海上安全合作，应对共同挑战。此外，会议还将就海上搜救、打击海盗、环境保护等非传统安全领域议题展开深入讨论，以实际行动推动构建海洋和平秩序。
青岛作为此次论坛的东道主城市，已做好充分准备，以开放的姿态迎接各国代表，展示中国海军的开放与自信，以及中国致力于维护海洋和平与安全的决心。此次西太平洋海军论坛年会，无疑将进一步增进各国海军间的友谊，为构建和谐海洋、实现共赢发展注入新的动力。
英语如下：
**News Title:** “Naval Delegations from 29 Countries Gather in Qingdao for the Western Pacific Naval Forum Annual Meeting”
**Keywords:** Western Pacific Naval Forum, Qingdao Conference, Multinational Representatives
**News Content:**
**Qingdao, China —** [Xinhua News Agency, reporters Li Chun and Zhang Mouxuan] On April 20, Rear Admiral Qu Tao, Deputy Director of the Office of the Navy Staff at the Chinese Navy, announced in Qingdao that the much-anticipated 19th Western Pacific Naval Forum Annual Meeting will commence from April 21 to 24. Themed “A Shared Ocean of Destiny,” the event aims to enhance communication and cooperation among navies and jointly uphold maritime peace and security.
It is reported that the grand gathering will welcome high-level delegations from 29 countries, with approximately 180 foreign representatives in attendance. Among them, naval commanders and officials from 20 nations will personally participate, demonstrating the significant importance attached to this forum by the participating countries. The Western Pacific Naval Forum, as a crucial platform for military exchange in the region, has played a positive role in fostering trust, cooperation, and understanding among navies over the years.
Rear Admiral Qu Tao emphasized that the conference will center on the concept of a shared maritime destiny, exploring ways to strengthen maritime security cooperation while respecting each nation’s rights. Additionally, discussions will delve into non-traditional security issues such as search and rescue at sea, anti-piracy efforts, and environmental protection, seeking practical actions to promote a peaceful maritime order.
As the host city, Qingdao has made ample preparations to welcome representatives from around the world with an open attitude, showcasing the openness and confidence of the Chinese Navy, as well as China’s commitment to maintaining maritime peace and security. Undoubtedly, this Western Pacific Naval Forum Annual Meeting will further strengthen camaraderie among navies, injecting new vitality into the pursuit of a harmonious ocean and mutually beneficial development.
【来源】http://www.chinanews.com/gn/2024/04-20/10202439.shtml
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