To step up friendly cooperation of armed forces of China and
Singapore conforms with the fundamental interests of the two
peoples and is conducive to regional peace, stability and
development, senior Chinese military official Liang Guanglie said
Tuesday.
Liang, chief of general staff of the Chinese People's Liberation
Army (PLA), made the remarks while meeting with the Singaporean
Chief of Army Desmond Kuek Bak Chye in Beijing.
The visiting Singaporean chief of army reiterated that Singapore
adheres to the stance of supporting one-China and opposing "Taiwan
Independence."
Liang, who is also a member of the Central Military Commission,
said China appreciates such a stance taken by the Singaporean
government.
Kuek said Singapore has always attached great importance to its
ties with China and is ready to join hands with China to bring the
bilateral relationship to a higher level.
It is for sure that the Chinese people can build a prosperous
and strong country through peaceful development, Kuek added.
(Xinhua News Agency January 31, 2007)
