Japan, China vow to deepen defence relations
The defence chiefs of Japan and China
on Nov. 27 agreed to boost ties in a move to make a “positive
contribution” to stability in the region and the world.
The defence chiefs of Japan and China
on Nov. 27 agreed to boost ties in a move to make a “positive
contribution” to stability in the region and the world.
Japanese Defence Minister Toshimi Kitazawa held talks with his Chinese counterpart, Liang Guanglie, in Tokyo , during which they decided to beef up their comprehensive partnership through continued and stable exchanges in matters of defence.
The two sides agreed to continue mutual visits, with Kitazawa now scheduled to visit China in 2010, as well as exchanges among military officials, according to a joint statement released following the talks.
They also agreed to hold joint naval drills for search and rescue operations. Japan’s warships are expected to make a port of call in China next year.
“The relationship with China is unquestionably one of our most important bilateral relations," Kitazawa told a news conference.
Meanwhile, Liang said "China and Japan are important neighbours. We agreed to secure safety and stability in the region by strengthening our exchanges on defence."
Earlier, Liang met the host country’s Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, who affirmed that the promotion of relations on defence between Tokyo and Beijing will benefit peace in Asia and the world as a whole.
Liang is the first Chinese defence chief to hold talks with his Japanese counterpart after the new Japanese government led by Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama took office in September. He is also the first Chinese defence minister to visit Japan since Cao Gangchuan did so in August 2007./.
Japanese Defence Minister Toshimi Kitazawa held talks with his Chinese counterpart, Liang Guanglie, in Tokyo , during which they decided to beef up their comprehensive partnership through continued and stable exchanges in matters of defence.
The two sides agreed to continue mutual visits, with Kitazawa now scheduled to visit China in 2010, as well as exchanges among military officials, according to a joint statement released following the talks.
They also agreed to hold joint naval drills for search and rescue operations. Japan’s warships are expected to make a port of call in China next year.
“The relationship with China is unquestionably one of our most important bilateral relations," Kitazawa told a news conference.
Meanwhile, Liang said "China and Japan are important neighbours. We agreed to secure safety and stability in the region by strengthening our exchanges on defence."
Earlier, Liang met the host country’s Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, who affirmed that the promotion of relations on defence between Tokyo and Beijing will benefit peace in Asia and the world as a whole.
Liang is the first Chinese defence chief to hold talks with his Japanese counterpart after the new Japanese government led by Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama took office in September. He is also the first Chinese defence minister to visit Japan since Cao Gangchuan did so in August 2007./.
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