Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan met with Navy Chief of Staff of
South Korea Nam Haeil on Monday in Beijing.
Cao, also vice chairman of the Central Military Commission and
state councilor, said the sound and smooth development of
China-South Korea relations is of great importance in maintaining
regional peace, stability and prosperity, as well as the
development of both countries.
The bilateral military relations have developed steadily under
the joint efforts of the two countries, said Cao, hoping that the
two sides will continue to enhance cooperation to boost the
military ties.
Nam Haeil said South Korea and China, sharing common interests
in maintaining regional peace and stability, should cement
exchanges between the two militaries, especially the two
navies.
Nam Haeil started his visit to Beijing on Saturday as guest of
the navy of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
(Xinhua News Agency August 8, 2006)
