Liang Guanglie, chief of general staff of the
People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Sunday met with Phung Quang
Thanh, the Defense Minister of Vietnam. The two military leaders
promised to further promote bilateral military ties.
Liang, also a member of the Central Military Commission, said
the China-Vietnam friendship and military exchanges are expanding
to new width and depth, and that China is willing to join hands
with Vietnam to further mutual trust and deepen bilateral
cooperation.
Phung Quang Thanh said Vietnam attaches great importance to its
relationship with China and hopes to further cement the relations
between the two counties and the two armed forces through his
current visit.
(Xinhua News Agency August 27, 2007)
