China, Benin on Wednesday underscored the importance of their
military exchanges.
"China values the military ties with Benin and would like to
lift the relationship to a new high," Defense Minister Cao
Gangchuan told the visiting Chief of Staff of Beninese Armed Forces
Mathieu Boni.
Boni hailed the landmark summit between Chinese and African
leaders in early November.
"The Beijing Summit of Forum on China-Africa Cooperation is
significant and warmly welcomed by African people," he said.
He said the military exchanges between the two countries are
important. "Benin would like to beef up military cooperation with
China in various fields."
Boni reiterated that Benin will adhere to the one-China
policy.
Earlier on Wednesday, Boni also held talks with his Chinese
counterpart Liang Guanglie.
(Xinhua News Agency November 30, 2006)
