Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan met in Beijing Tuesday with
Generoso Senga, chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines.
Cao, also vice chairman of the Central Military Commission and
state councilor, said China-Philippines relations have seen
development in an all-round way since the two countries forged
diplomatic ties 31 years ago.
The military exchanges between the two countries have also
witnessed healthy and stable development in recent years, said
Cao.
China will work with the Philippines to enhance pragmatic
cooperation in various fields and advance the good-neighborly
cooperation based on mutual respect, Cao said.
Cao appreciated the Philippines' adherence to the one-China
policy, hoping it could continue to support China on the Taiwan
issue and combine efforts to maintain peace and stability in the
region.
Senga spoke highly of the relations between the two countries
and two militaries, saying the Philippines will make joint efforts
with China to safeguard regional stability and boost common
development.
(Xinhua News Agency May 10, 2006)
