China, Indonesia pledge to enhance military cooperation

General Fan Changlong, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission (CMC), meets with Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu in Beijing on October 14 , pledging to strengthen military cooperation between the two countries. ☆

General Fan Changlong, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission (CMC), met with Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu in Beijing on Wednesday afternoon, pledging to strengthen military cooperation between the two countries.

Fan said China attaches importance to Indonesia's role in regional and international affairs. China is willing to work with Indonesia to maintain China-ASEAN friendly cooperative ties and to promote regional peace and development.

Fan said he hoped the two militaries would maintain frequent high-level visits and strengthen cooperation in personnel training, joint exercises, maritime security and multilateral coordination.

Ryamizard Ryacudu said as bilateral ties have developed rapidly in recent years, Indonesia is ready to work with China to maintain regional peace.

 China, Indonesia defense ministers hold talks 

Chinese Defense Minister Chang Wanquan and his Indonesian counterpart Ryamizard Ryacudu on Thursday held talks on military cooperation.

Chang said China was willing to work with Indonesia to implement the consensus reached by the leaders of two countries, to deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership.

The Chinese military is ready to work with Indonesian military to strengthen strategic communication, enhance maritime security cooperation, and advance multilateral coordination to contribute more to regional and global peace, stability and development, Chang said.

Ryamizard Ryacudu said he hoped the two sides will explore cooperative potential, and, together, handle the traditional and non-traditional security challenges, to maintain regional peace.

  ☠ Chinamil