China to promote cooperation with Togo ( 2003-11-23 10:46) (Xinhua) China will make concerted
efforts with Togo to promote bilateral relations, Chinese Defense Minister Cao
Gangchuan said Saturday.
Cao, also vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission and a state
councilor, made the remark when holding talks with Togolese Minister of Defense
and Veterans Assani Tidjania.
Cao said that since they forged diplomatic relations, two countries had made
fruitful cooperation in the fields of politics, economy and culture together
with frequent high-level exchanges and deepening friendship between the two
peoples.
The Chinese armed forces attached importance to developing military relations
with Togo, said Cao, adding that China would make efforts to raise military
friendship and cooperation between the two armed forces into a new height.
Tidjania extended his congratulations on China's successful launch of the
Shenzhou-5 manned spacecraft, and hoped China would continue to make
contribution to the peaceful utilization of outerspace.
He voiced his thanks for China's long-term assistance to Togo, and reiterated
Togo's adherence to the one-China policy.
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