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SCO members kick off anti-terror drill
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Source: CCTV.com | 08-10-2007 08:18
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The chiefs of staff of SCO member countries send the orders to the commanders of various troops to launch "Peace Mission 2007", at 12:00 a.m. (Beijing Time), Aug. 9, 2007, officially kicking off the anti-terrorist drill, in Urumqi, the capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua Photo)
The SCO has begun its anti-terror drill codenamed "Peace Mission 2007" in Urumqi the capital of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
At noon on Thursday and on behalf of the SCO member countries Chief of General Staff of the PLA, Liang Guanglie declared the official launch of " Peace Mission 2007".
Later at a press conference, General Liang outlined the aim of the drill.
General Liang said, "The drill does not concern the interest of any third party nor does it make a threat to any country."
Liang said the joint exercise provides a good opportunity for the PLA.
