China and Ukraine on Monday vowed to further develop ties
between their armed forces.
Chinese Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan on Monday morning met
with the Chief of General Staff of the Ukrainian armed forces Serhi
Kyrychenko. The Chief of General Staff of the People's Liberation
Army (PLA) of China Chen Bingde also held talks with Kyrychenko.
The military officers from both China and Ukraine highlighted the
importance to enhance bilateral friendship and cooperation between
the two sides.
Cao said in his meeting with Kyrychenko that China appreciated
Ukraine's adherence to the one-China policy and is willing to bring
the relationship between the two countries and that between the two
armed forces to a new high on the basis of mutual respect,
equality, mutual benefit and non-interference into each other's
internal affairs.
Kyrychenko said Ukraine hopes to make new contributions to the
friendship and cooperation between the two countries and the two
armed forces.
Chen said in his talks with Kyrychenko that China and Ukraine
treat each other as sincere friends and reliable partners, conduct
cooperation and exchanges with each other and support each other in
dealing with international affairs, adding that the PLA is willing
to make joint efforts with the armed forces of Ukraine to develop
their relationship in different areas and at various levels.
Kyrychenko echoed that Ukraine is also holding an active
attitude towards developing the friendly ties with the PLA.
Kyrychenko started his four-day official visit to China on Dec.
9 at the invitation of Chen.
(Xinhua News Agency December 11, 2007)
