China is willing to strengthen military ties with Seychelles and
promote bilateral exchanges and cooperation in various fields, said
Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan in Beijing on Thursday.
When meeting with visiting Leopold Payet, Commander of the
Seychelles People's Defense Forces, Cao said the Chinese armed
forces values the relations with the Seychellois armed forces, and
the bilateral relations between the two countries also have
witnessed a smooth development since the establishment of
diplomatic ties.
Cao said China appreciates Seychelles' long-term adherence to
the one-China policy, and will work with it to further promote the
traditional friendship between the two countries.
Payet said strengthening military ties will also be conducive to
the bilateral relations, and the Seychellois armed forces will
continue to carry out more exchange of visits and cooperation with
the Chinese armed forces.
Payet also held a talks with Chief of the General Staff of the
Chinese People's Liberation Army Liang Guanglie on the same
day.
During the talks, Liang said China and Seychelles share much
same or similar opinions in many international and regional issues,
and gives each other mutual support on international affairs.
He also extends gratitude for Seychelles' support on the Taiwan
issue and the human rights issue.
(Xinhua News Agency September 14, 2007)
