Chinese, Ethiopian Defense Ministers Hold Talks

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Chinese, Ethiopian Defense Ministers Hold Talks

China is ready to join hands with Ethiopia to further develop military ties between the two countries in the new century, Chinese Defense Minister Chi Haotian said Thursday in Beijing.

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China is ready to join hands with Ethiopia to further develop military ties between the two countries in the new century, Chinese Defense Minister Chi Haotian said Thursday in Beijing.

Chi, also vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China and a state councilor, made the remarks while meeting with Abadula Gemeda, minister of defense of Ethiopia.

Bilateral ties between the two countries have enjoyed smooth development since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1970, Chi said, noting the successful visits by Ethiopian Prime Minister Melez Zenawi to China in 1995 and Chinese President Jiang Zemin's visit to Ethiopia in 1996 have upgraded the friendly and cooperative relations.

He said China appreciates Ethiopia's support to China on the issues of Taiwan and human rights.

Chi also briefed the guests on the just-concluded 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

Abadula said the exchanges between the two armed forces including personnel exchanges have consolidated the friendly relations between the two. Ethiopia will strive to consolidate thefriendly and cooperative relations between the two countries and their armed forces.

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