China and Guyana pledged to advance their military ties when officials from the two countries held talks?in Beijing?Friday.

China and Guyana are both developing countries with a common focus on economic development and the improvement of people's lives, said Chen Bingde, chief of the General Staff of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China.

Chen made the remarks in talks with Gary Anthony Rodwell Best, chief of the Defense Staff of Guyana.

Chen said military-to-military relations are an important component of bilateral ties.

The two nations have enjoyed good exchange and cooperation in recent years, Chen added.

Best said his country values its relations with the Chinese military forces, and Guyana government will firmly adhere to the one-China policy.

Best is on an official visit to China that started June 27 and will finish July 4.

Apart from Beijing, Best will also visit Shanghai, Suzhou and Nanjing.