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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

''China stepping up military ties with Kabul''

From Indian PunchLine

''The visit by the Afghan Defence Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak to China and his talks with the Chinese Defence Minister Liang Guanglie in Beijing earlier today, Tuesday, will signify the shift to a new level in the military cooperation between the two countries. Liang is also a state councilor. 
According to a Xinhua report, Liang said at the meeting with Wardak, ”The military-to-military exchanges are increasing, the high-level interactions are going on and the pragmatic cooperation in terms f personnel training and military aid… are going ahead in a stable way.”
He then added, “The Chinese side is willing to cement and enhance the current cooperation between the two militaries based on mutual respect and win-win reciprocity to advance the military ties in a sustainable way.” Liang said said the China and Afghanistan should play an active role in safeguarding their national interests as well as regional security and stability.''

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