Chinese Minister of National Defence, Cao Gangchuan, said Thursday in Beijing that China is to make concerted efforts with Finland to promote the military ties of the two countries.

Cao made the remarks at a meeting with his Finish counterpart Seppo Kaariainen.

He said the bilateral relations between China and Finland have entered a stage of comprehensive, rapid and deep development.

He also briefed the guest on China's defence policy and reiterated China's stance on Taiwan.

Kaariainen said the two sides have conducted fruitful cooperation and exchanges in the economic, political and military spheres since China and Finland established diplomatic relations 55 years ago.

Finland and China are similar since both attach great importance to stability, said Kaariainen, adding that Finland is willing to join hands with China to make contributions to world peace and stability.

Source: Xinhua