The Chinese side will work with the Thai side to further promote
the bilateral friendly cooperation between the two armed forces,
and the strategic cooperation between the two countries, said a
senior Chinese military official in Beijing Monday.
Cao Gangchuan, Chinese defense minister, told visiting Supreme
Commander of the Thai Armed Forces Ruengroj Mahasaranond that the
Chinese government will continue to strengthen bilateral
coordination and cooperation in international and regional affairs
with Thailand.
Cao, also vice chairman of the Central Military Commission and
state councilor, said the China-Thailand relations maintain a
stable development and the two sides have achieved fruitful
cooperation in various fields including economy, military and
culture.
The development of bilateral relations is not only in the
interest of the two peoples, but also promotes the regional peace
and development, he said.
Ruengroj said the two countries are traditional friendly
neighbors, and maintained long-term friendly relationship of
cooperation. The Thai armed forces is willing to continually
develop exchanges and cooperation with the Chinese side.
Ruengroj is invited by Chief of the People's Liberation Army
General Staff Liang Guanglie for a six-day visit to China from May
20 to 25.
(Xinhua News Agency May 22, 2006)
