http://news.xinhuanet.com, BEIJING: China and Jordan should work together to expand bilateral exchanges and cooperation, said Chinese Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan here Monday.
Cao, also vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission and state councilor, made the remarks at a meeting with Khalid Sarayreh, chairman of Joint Chief of Staff of Jordanian Armed Forces.
He said that the friendly relations and cooperation between China and Jordan have developed in a sustained way since the two countries forged diplomatic ties more than 20 years ago. The two nations have conducted effective cooperation in the fields of politics, economy and culture.
Cao expressed his appreciation for Jordan's adherence to the one-China policy.
He said that the relationship between the two armies has also grown in recent years, noting that the mutual visits by high ranking officials have helped promote the friendship and mutual understanding between the two armies.
With the concerted efforts and constant development of the relations between the two countries, exchanges and cooperation between the two armies will be surely expanded, Cao said.
Sarayreh thanked China and its army for offering assistance to the Jordanian people, hoping to enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields.
Sarayreh reiterated that the Jordanian government would stick to the one-China policy.
