The Chinese army will promote its friendly and cooperative ties
with the armed forces of Belarus, Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan
told his Belarusian counterpart Leonid Maltsev on Monday.
"The Chinese side will make joint efforts with the Belarusian
counterpart to promote the development of the friendly and
cooperative relations between the two armed forces in various
fields and at different levels," Cao said during his talks with
Leonid Maltsev.
Cao noted that the relationship between the two countries have
developed smoothly, with frequent high-level visits and
continuously expanded cooperation in various fields.
Maltsev said the Belarusian side is ready to develop relations
with Chinese armed forces in different areas and will make new
efforts to promote cooperation between the two armed forces in
various fields.
Maltsev arrived in Beijing Monday morning for a four-day
official visit to China as guest of Cao. This is his fifth visit to
China as defense minister.
(Xinhua News Agency April 24, 2007)
