Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan held talks in Beijing Monday with
his Slovakian counterpart Frantisek Kasicky, exchanging views on
enhancing cooperation between the two armed forces.
Cao, also vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission and
state councilor, said China and Slovakia have kept frequent
exchange of visits in recent years, with intensified cooperation in
various fields.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army values its friendship with
the Slovakian armed forces, and would like to develop the relations
on the basis of mutual respect and benefit, and equality, said
Cao.
Cao also briefed on China's defense policy, building of its
armed forces and its stance on the Taiwan issue.
Kasicky said he hopes the two armed forces could conduct
cooperation in the anti-terror, peace-keeping and traditional
Chinese medicine sectors, so as to promote the smooth relations
between the two sides.
He reiterated Slovakia's firm adherence to the one-China
policy.
Before the talks, Cao held a welcoming ceremony in honor of
Kasicky and his delegation.
(Xinhua News Agency July 2, 2007)
