BEIJING -- A delegation from China's defense ministry visited Europe from March 23 to 29 for a series of institutional dialogues, according to a statement posted by the Ministry of National Defense on its official website on Sunday.

During the visit, the delegation participated in the 15th China-European Union dialogue on defense and security policy, the 9th China-NATO security policy dialogue, and the 15th China-Switzerland defense policy coordination dialogue, respectively.

Participants of the dialogues conducted in-depth exchanges on international and regional security situations and other issues of mutual concern.