Chinese DM Meets Latvian President over Ties

Chinese Defense Minister Liang Guanglie said here Monday that China looks forward to enhancing military exchanges and cooperation with Latvia to boost bilateral military and overall ties.

Liang, the first Chinese defense minister to visit Latvia since the two countries established diplomatic relations, made the remarks during a meeting with President Andris Berzins.

Noting that China-Latvia cooperation in various areas has been fruitful in past years, the minister, who is also a Chinese state counselor, said favorable conditions are now in place for the two sides to further promote their ties.

(Source: Xinhua)