China, Pakistan discuss defence ties

BEIJING - Visiting Pakistani Army Chief Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and Chinese Defence Minister Liang Guanglie have pledged to strengthen military ties during their meeting here Thursday, Xinhua reported.

“Cooperation between the Chinese and Pakistani armed forces is exemplary and has been fruitful,” Liang said at the meeting in Diaoyutai Guest House. He said the two sides should make continuous efforts to strengthen ties.

Kayani said Pakistan values its defence and security cooperation with China.

The Pakistani general also met Public Security Minister Meng Jianzhu and Vice Chairman of China’s Central Military Commission Guo Boxiong, among others, Thursday.