Minister of National Defense Cao Gangchuan on Wednesday met with
a border defense delegation from North Korea.
The delegation was headed by Choe Pu-il, deputy chief of the
general of staff of the armed forces of North Korea.
During the meeting, Cao reviewed the deep friendship between
China and North Korea, saying it was valued by both nations.
Cao, also vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission and a
state councilor, said the traditional friendship had been
continuously consolidated and developed under the care and
promotion of the leaders of the two countries.
The close exchange and cooperation, the mutual cooperation
between the two militaries had contributed greatly to their
development as well as overall bilateral relations.
Choe said the stability and security conditions in the border
areas between North Korea and China had been improved thanks to the
active work done by the border defense departments of the two armed
forces.
Choe stressed that North Korea had always supported China's
efforts to develop and reunite.
North Korea was eager to join with China in further developing
friendly relations, said Choe.
The North Korean Ambassador to China Choe Jin-su also attended
the meeting.
(Xinhua News Agency September 28, 2006)
