China and Sudan vowed in Beijing Monday to boost military
exchanges and cooperation in various sectors.
"Military relations between China and Sudan have developed
smoothly," said Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan at a meeting with
Chief of Joint Staff of Sudanese armed forces Haj Ahmed El
Gaili.
China and Sudan have enjoyed profound friendship though the two
countries are far apart, said Cao, who is also vice chairman of the
Chinese Central Military Commission and state councilor.
China cherished the traditional friendship with Sudan and would
like to further promote bilateral cooperation in various fields,
said Cao.
Haj Ahmed El Gaili appreciated China's long-term support to
Sudan. He said the Sudanese armed forces want to maintain and
strengthen cooperation with the Chinese side so as to lift
bilateral ties to a new height.
Haj Ahmed El Gaili, who arrived in Beijing on Sunday, was paying
an eight-day visit to China, invited by Chief of the General Staff
of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Liang Guanglie. He and his
party will also visit eastern Chinese cities of Nanjing and
Shanghai.
(Xinhua News Agency April 3, 2007)
