Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan and his counterpart Agagelgy
Mametgeldiyev of Turkmenistan held talks in Beijing Tuesday,
agreeing to promote bilateral military ties.
"The Chinese armed forces are ready to develop the friendly and
cooperative ties in various fields and at multiple levels with the
armed forces of Turkmenistan," said Cao, also vice chairman of
China's Central Military Commission.
Hailing the smooth development of the relations between China
and Turkmenistan, Cao said the two countries have enjoyed mutual
trust, conducted extensive political, economic and trade and
cultural cooperation, and supported each other in international
affairs.
Mametgeldiyev said the armed forces of Turkmenistan are ready to
join hands with the People's Liberation Army of China to promote
their cooperation and friendship.
Mametgeldiyev started his five-day China tour on Tuesday morning
at the invitation of Cao.
(Xinhua News Agency November 7, 2007)
