Chinese authorities successfully concluded a counterterrorism forum in Beijing that attracted representatives from the military and police forces of 31 nations, including France, Pakistan, Uzbekistan and Israel, a defense ministry spokesman announced.

It was hosted by the Chinese People’s Armed Police Force (PAP) and reportedly in local Chinese media had been praised by its participants.

The four-day Great Wall 2019 International Forum on Counterterrorism was held in June, touting the theme “special force sniping” and allowed participants to exchange strategies and experiences.

Some of the participants were full of praise after the forum. “The PAP’s training is close to reality and full of challenges,” said Gheorghe Florea from Romania, who possesses more than 20 years of experience as a squad instructor in Romania’s special intervention brigade. “Chinese PAP members did a great job”.

Willy Jeffery Wimbong, sergeant of Vanuatu’s mobile force, said the forum extends and spreads knowledge between worldwide counterparts. “We are better equipped now to meet the future,” he said.