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November 16, 2011 (KHARTOUM) – Chinese defense minister Liang Guanglie pledged on Wednesday to develop military cooperation with Sudan saying it is an important part of bilateral relations between the two countries.
Liang made these statements following a meeting with his Sudanese counterpart Abdel Rahim Mohamed Hussein who is currently visiting China, a main supplier of arms to Sudan.
The official Chinese news agency said the two minister met today in Beijing, where Liang held talks with Abdel Rahim without elaborating. Xinhua pointed out that Liang hailed "the traditional friendship between the two countries".
"As an important part of bilateral relations, China-Sudan military ties have developed well. We hope to advance the relationship with the joint efforts of Sudan," the Chinese minister stated.
Sudanese army is equipped with Chinese warplanes, tanks and gunships used in Darfur and South Sudan say different reports by international groups and UN agencies.
Sudan in the past granted different oil fields in South Sudan to the state-owned China National Petroleum Corp which is still working there besides their presence in the remaining oil industry in Sudan.
China and Sudan established diplomatic ties on Feb. 4, 1959. Beijing always highlights Sudan’s support to "one-China policy" which means there is only one state called China and denies any legal recognition to Taiwan or "Republic of China".
Abdel Rahim said "Sudan will stick to the one-China policy and appreciated China’s assistance to Sudan’s economic and social development", Xinhua reported.
(ST)
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