Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan held talks with his Rwandan
counterpart Marcel Gatsinzi on Tuesday.
China-Rwanda relations have progressed steadily since the two
countries established diplomatic ties in 1971, said Cao, who is
also vice chairman of the Central Military Commission and a state
councilor.
The two countries have not only conducted sincere, friendly and
fruitful cooperation in various fields, but also backed each other
on international affairs, Cao said.
China appreciates the Rwandan government's adherence to the
one-China policy and support for China's reunification cause, Cao
said.
Cherishing the ties with Rwandan military forces, the Chinese
armed forces would like to promote cooperation with its Rwandan
counterparts in various fields, Cao said.
Cao also briefed Gatsinzi on China's defense policy and military
building.
Hailing sound Rwanda-China cooperation in political, economic
and military fields, Gatsinzi said he expected the two countries
would step up cooperation in personnel training and other
fields.
(Xinhua News Agency March 29, 2006)
