BEIJING, Nov. 1 -- General Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission (CMC), met with defense ministers of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Zimbabwe respectively in Beijing on October 31, who were attending the 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum.
During the meeting with Papua New Guinea Defense Minister Win Bakri Daki , Gen. Zhang stated that China and Papua New Guinea have a longstanding history of friendly exchanges. The relationship between the two militaries has maintained a good momentum of development. China is willing to work with Papua New Guinea to implement the significant consensus reached by the leaders of both countries, continuously deepen strategic mutual trust, expand areas of cooperation, promote comprehensive and in-depth development of military relations between the two countries, and contribute to building China-Pacific island countries community with a shared future, said Gen. Zhang.
Win Bakri Daki congratulated the successful holding of the 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum and expressed that Papua New Guinea highly values developing relations with China. The defense minister also said that Papua New Guinea firmly adheres to the one-China principle, always remembers the invaluable assistance provided by China for a long time, and is willing to further strengthen practical cooperation between the two countries and the two militaries in all fields.
When meeting with Zimbabwe Defense Minister Oppah Charm Zvipange Muchinguri, Gen. Zhang emphasized that the all-weather friendship between China and Zimbabwe is as strong as rock. China highly appreciates Zimbabwe's unwavering commitment to the one-China principle and fully supports Zimbabwe in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and development interests. China also supports the Zimbabwean people in pursuing their independently chosen path of development, said Gen. Zhang, adding that China is willing to enhance strategic communication, closely collaborate, and expand practical cooperation with Zimbabwe to further advance bilateral military relations.
Oppah Muchinguri expressed that Zimbabwe highly values the friendship between China and Zimbabwe and extended gratitude to China for its selfless assistance in Zimbabwe's national and military development. Zimbabwe expects and steadfastly supports China to play a significant role in international and regional affairs.