UPDATE 3-China defence minister urges an end to 'provocative acts' to open security forum

* International tension meant world was at a 'fragile moment' * Forum comes amid regional tension, ahead of Xi's trip to US * No direct criticism of US and its allies * Sharp exchange between Iran and

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