Chinese National Defense Minister Liang Guanglie and
Tserendejid Byambajav, the visiting chief of general staff of the Mongolian
armed forces, met in Beijing Tuesday and pledged to enhance bilateral military
cooperation. Liang highlighted the recent developments of the bilateral
cooperation between the two economies, hailing the continuous growth of
political and military mutual trust.   

The growth of bilateral cooperation not only serves the
interests of the two peoples but is also conducive to regional peace and
stability, Liang said, adding China is ready to work with Mongolia to push
bilateral relations forward and to enhance the partnership featuring good
neighborliness and mutual trust.           

Byambajav, who is in China at the invitation of his Chinese
counterpart, Chen Bingde, agreed with Liang”s views on bilateral relations and
military-to-military ties.

Earlier Wednesday, Chen, chief of the general staff of the
Chinese People”s Liberation Army (PLA), held talks with Byambajav.Byambajav proposed expanding
cooperation in the fields of economy and trade, security and defense.