Visiting Chinese Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan and his Romanian
counterpart Teodor Atanasiu held talks in Bucharest yesterday to
discuss military ties between the two nations.
Cao, also vice chairman of the Central Military Commission and
state councilor, said China-Romania relations had enjoyed sustained
development since both sides established diplomatic relations 57
years ago.
In recent years, Cao said, relations between the two armies have
continued to develop under the new historical conditions.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army is willing to join hands
with Romanian armed forces to consolidate and develop relations
between the two armies on the basis of mutual respect, mutual trust
and common development, he added.
Atanasiu said in recent years, relations between the two armies
have developed smoothly. The two countries have deepened their
cooperation to a broader and deeper extent and personnel training
has brought about fruitful results.
The Romanian side hoped that the two armies would further
strengthen exchanges and cooperation, he said.
Atanasiu staged a grand reception for Cao's visit and
accompanied him for a review of the army, navy and air forces.
After the meeting, Cao made a speech titled "China's Peaceful
Development Road and Modernization of National Defense."
Cao arrived in Bucharest Sunday for a two-day official goodwill
visit at the invitation of Atanasiu.
(Xinhua News Agency September 12, 2006)
