China and Chad vowed here Friday to develop better cooperative
relations between the two armed forces.
"Chinese armed forces attach great importance to the relations
with the armed forces of Chad, and we would like to work with
Chadian side to lift the tie to a new height,"said Chinese Defense
Minister Cao Gangchuan when met with Chadian President Idriss Deby
Itno Friday afternoon.
Cao, who is also vice chairman of the Central Military
Commission and State Councilor, said the cooperation between the
two armed forces have developed rapidly since the two nations
resumed diplomatic ties on Aug. 6, 2006.
The resumption of diplomatic ties is in the fundamental
interests of both peoples, said Cao, adding the two nations have
conducted fruitful cooperation in various fields.
Deby, who arrived here Thursday for a state visit, said he is
confident for the all-round, multi-sector cooperation with
China.
He suggested the two armed forces could carry out more
cooperation on personnel training in the future.
(Xinhua News Agency September 22, 2007)
