Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Chinese military official says to enhance co-op with Myanmar


China is willing to maintain and enhance friendly military cooperation with Myanmar, said Chief of the General Staff of the People's Liberation Army Chen Bingde in Beijing Monday.

Chen made the remarks in a meeting with Tin Aye, member of Myanmar's State Peace and Development Council.

Chen said that China and Myanmar, with a long-term traditional friendship and comprehensive interests, have great promise for cooperation. Both countries should maintain close communication and cooperation to safeguard the security of their nations and regional stability.

China, as a good neighbor and friend of Myanmar, sincerely hoped that Myanmar could achieve social stability, economic development and national reconciliation, said Chen.

"China is willing to further maintain and strengthen friendly military cooperation with Myanmar," he added.

Tin Aye said that Myanmar and China had always respected and supported each other.

Myanmar appreciated China's support for its economic and social progress and hoped to further cement and develop friendly bilateral relations.

Tin Aye stressed that Myanmar would firmly support China's stance on issues relating to Taiwan and Tibet.

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