Last updated at: (Beijing Time) Friday, December 06, 2002
Chinese Military Leader Meets Myanmar Guests
China has kept developing friendly cooperative relations with Myanmar and its armed forces, said Cao Gangchuan, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party of China Thursday.
China has kept developing friendly cooperative relations with Myanmar and its armed forces, said Cao Gangchuan, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Communist Party of China Thursday.
Cao made the remark in a meeting with Thura Shwe Mann, Chief ofStaff of Army of Myanmar, and his delegation.
As friendly neighbors, the two peoples have a long "paukphaw" (fraternal) friendship, Cao said, noting the two countries have supported and helped each other since the establishment of diplomatic relations more than 50 years ago.
Together with Myanmar, the Chinese people and armed forces are willing to implement the consensus reached by leaders of the two countries and make constant efforts towards long-term stable relations, he said.
Cao spoke highly of Myanmar's adherence to the "one-China" policy, and briefed the guests on China's stance on international and domestic affairs.
Thura Shwe Mann hailed relations between the two countries and their armed forces, and extended congratulations on the success ofthe 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
The friendship between the two countries and two armed forces not only serves the fundamental interests of the two peoples, but is conducive to regional and world peace and stability, he said.
He expressed his confidence that through efforts from both sides, the existing friendly relations of cooperation will be further promoted.