China to deepen defence ties with Myanmar

China today expressed keen interest to deepen its military cooperation with Myanmar so as to "safeguard regional stability".  

Stating this, Chinese Defence Minister General Liang Guanglie said China and Myanmar, as close and friendly neighbours, have increased cooperation in political, economic, cultural and military affairs in recent years.  

The Chinese defence ministry is ready to work with Myanmar to further expand bilateral cooperation, so as to help the two nations' military building and to safeguard regional peace and stability, Liang told Tin Aye, chief of Defence Industries of Myanmar.  

The Chinese Defence Minister also praised Myanmar's adherence to the one-China policy regarding on the Taiwan issue.  

Liang also expressed his sympathy toward the Myanmar people in the cyclone-hit region, Xinhua news agency reported.  

Tin Aye said Myanmar values its relations with China, hoping that the two nations would further enhance friendly cooperation.  

Myanmar would continue to support the one-China policy, he reiterated.