Monday, September 22, 2008

China eyes closer military exchanges with Pakistan

Senior Chinese military official Guo Boxiong pledged on Monday to further strengthen military exchanges between China and Pakistan.

In his meeting with Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Ashfaq PervezKiyani, Guo, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, appreciated the fruitful cooperation between both sides over the years.

Noting the two countries as good neighbors, good friends and good partners, Guo said both sides had carried out remarkable cooperation in politics, economics, military, culture and technology, and made positive contribution to regional and world peace, stability and development.

China highly values its all-round strategic cooperative partnership with Pakistan, Guo said, vowing to join hands with the country to boost bilateral ties to a new level.

In response, Kiyani said his country treasures its traditional friendship with China and is ready to further boost cooperation with China.

Source: Xinhua

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