Chinese Military Leader Meets Foreign Delegations

Defense Minister Chi Haotian met Monday with delegations from Ukraine and Russia, and military delegations from Kenya, Malaysia, Zambia and Venezuela, which are in Zhuhai for the Third China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition.

The exhibition opened in Zhuhai in south China's Guangdong province earlier Monday.

Chi, also vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission and state councilor, said that the exhibition is designed to promote international cooperation in space and aviation sectors, especially cooperation between China and the rest of the world.

He said he believes that the event will provide a good opportunity for all participants to promote mutual understanding and cooperation.

Deputy Chief Qian Shugen of the General Staff of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) attended the meeting.



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