Shoigu: International Army Games enhance international cooperation

Moscow , (ST) – Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that, the International Army Games, which concluded yesterday and was  attended by several countries, including Russia, enhance confidence between the armies of different countries and help boost cooperation to ensure global security.

TASS News Agency quoted Shoigu as saying in a video message at the closing ceremony of the Games that, the competitions ramp up uncompromising struggle, but they also teach military personnel comradeship, mutual respect, and readiness to come to rescue to other teams in spite of rivalry.

 “I am convinced that such qualities are a solid foundation for trust between the armies of different countries and they help develop constructive cooperation for global security,” Shoigu added.

The minister said that, each year the International Army Games were getting more and more spectacular and representative.

The 2021 International Army Games were held in eleven countries (Russia, Algeria, Armenia, Belarus, Vietnam, Iran, Qatar, Kazakhstan, China, Serbia, and Uzbekistan) from August 22 through September 4. More than 5,000 military personnel as part of 277 teams from 42 countries competed in the Games.

Raghda Sawas