Asia-Pacific

Thai PM meets Chinese defense minister

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-12-02 15:18

BANGKOK: The Chinese military is willing to further cooperate with its Thai counterpart in various areas, said the Chinese defense minister Wednesday at his meeting with Thai Prime Minister in Thailand's Government House.

Liang Guanglie, the Chinese Defense Minister who is on an official visit to Thailand, told Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva that China highly appreciates the firm support from Thailand on many issues including Taiwan, Tibet and Xinjiang.

The Chinese military attaches importance to boosting the friendship and cooperation between the two sides, Liang told Abhisit.

Abhisit expressed his welcome to Liang's visit and said he hoped the Chinese and Thai governments would continue the joint efforts to enhance bilateral relationship and to maintain the regional peace and development.

Liang also met his Thai counterpart Prawit Wongsuwan in the morning and discussed some issues of common concern.

The Chinese defense minister will finish his visit and leave Thailand on Thursday.