The 14th China-European Union defense and security policy dialogue was held in Beijing on Monday, the Ministry of National Defense announced on Tuesday morning.

According to the ministry's statement, the dialogue was co-chaired by leaders from the International Military Cooperation Office of China's Central Military Commission and the European External Action Service's department for peace, security, and defense.

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The two sides exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, including China-EU relations, China-EU defense cooperation, and the international and regional situation, the statement said.