China-Japan political foundation being consolidated, says CMC vice chairman
2/7/2008 15:53
Xu Caihou, vice chairmen of the Central Military Commission (CMC), said in
Beijing today that China-Japan relations are developing smoothly and their
political foundation is consolidating continuously.
Meeting with a delegation
from the Sasakawa Japan-China Friendship Fund,Xu said China is grateful for the
disaster relief and reconstruction aid from Japan in the wake of the May 12
Sichuan earthquake.
The two countries' defense departments have cooperated
effectively over high-level contacts, vessels visits, and security
consultations, Xu said.
"The Chinese military is ready to work with its
Japanese counterpart to enhance cooperation in all areas to boost strategic
trust between the two states and safeguard the good momentum in Sino-Japanese
relations," he said.
Ogata Takeju, head of the delegation, said the Sasakawa
Japan-China Friendship Fund would continuously enhance Japan-China relations,
and play a positive role in pushing exchanges between young officers.
The
Sasakawa Japan-China Friendship Fund is a non-governmental organization founded
in 1989.
Xinhua
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