Chinese military to further ties with Thai military: senior officer

China will work with Thailand to promote the all-round development of relations between the two countries and armed forces, a senior Chinese military leader said in Beijing Thursday.

The close relations and cooperation between China and Thailand and the two armed forces benefit the economies, national defense and common prosperity of both countries, as well as regional and world peace and stability, said Xu Caihou, vice-chairman of China's Central Ministry Commission.

As close neighbors, China and Thailand maintain good relations built on mutual trust, setting an example of close relations for countries of different social systems, Xu said at a meeting with Sampop Amrapala, visiting commander in chief of the Thai Royal Navy.

Xu thanked the Thai government and military for the support to China on the issues of Taiwan, Tibet and human rights.

Sampop said the Thai government and armed forces attached great importance to developing friendly relations with China, and the Thai armed forces would continue to promote bilateral exchanges with the Chinese military at all levels.

The Thai government and armed forces will continue to adhere to the one-China policy, he said.

Source: Xinhua