Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan and his Argentine counterpart
Nilda Garre met in Buenos Aires on Wednesday for further enhancing
the friendly cooperation between the two armed forces.
Cao, also vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission
and state councilor, said the strategic partnership between the two
countries are in the interests of the two peoples and conducive to
regional and world peace and stability.
"Based on the sound development of bilateral ties, relations
between the two armed forces have kept a good momentum of
progress," said Cao, citing frequent exchanges of high-level visits
and cooperation in personnel training.
The minister said China is optimistic about the future
development of relations with Argentina in the military field and
will work together with the Argentine side to improve pragmatic
exchanges and cooperation.
For her part, Garre said Argentina and China have a lot in
common and both sides are willing to push ahead exchanges and
cooperation, adding that the establishment of strategic partnership
is important for both countries.
She noted that the Chinese defense minister's first visit to
Argentina contributes to the enhancement of cooperation between the
two defense ministries and militaries.
Cao arrived here Tuesday for a three-day visit.
The Chinese defense minister also met with Argentina's Vice
President Daniel Osvaldo Scioli on Wednesday to discuss bilateral
relations and other matters of mutual concern.
(Xinhua News Agency May 17, 2007)
