The Chinese armed forces value their relations with the Kenyan
armed forces, and are willing to enhance exchanges and cooperation,
said Chinese Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan.
Cao, also vice chairman of the Central Military Commission and
state councilor, made the remarks when meeting with visiting Kenyan
Defense Minister Njenga Karume in Beijing yesterday.
Cao said China and Kenya, both developing countries, shared a
deep friendship and fruitful cooperation in the political, economic
and cultural fields. Leaders of the two countries conducted
frequent exchanges and shared similar views on many major
international issues.
"China is grateful for Kenya's adherence to the one-China policy
and support on some international affairs such as the human rights
issue," Cao said.
Karume said Kenya was willing to develop relations with China,
including exchanges and cooperation between the two armed forces.
He also reiterated Kenya's firm support of the one-China
policy.
Karume arrived in Beijing on August 23 for an official goodwill
visit at the invitation of Cao.
(Xinhua News Agency August 25, 2006)
