Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for efforts to safeguard regional peace and ensure common security.

Xi made the remarks when attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit via video link.

"Realizing long-term peace and stability in the region is our common responsibility," the Chinese president said.

China is willing to work with all parties to implement the Global Security Initiative, resolve differences and contradictions among countries through dialogue and consultation, promote the political settlement of international and regional hotspot issues, aiming to build a strong regional security barrier, Xi said.

(With input from Xinhua)