PRESS RELEASE
The first
meeting of India-China Annual Defence Dialogue was
held in
The Indian delegation met the Chief of General Staff
and Member of the Central Military Commission, Gen. Chen Bingde.
During the
Annual Defence Dialogue, the two sides discussed ways
to broaden and deepen defence exchanges. They were of the view that strengthening
contacts in the field of defence was vital to
enhancing mutual trust and understanding, ensuring a peaceful environment for
pursuing national development objectives, and maintaining peace and stability
in the region and the world. The
discussions were held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere.
In the
forenoon of November 13, 2007, the Indian delegation visited the
It may be
recalled that during the visit of the Defence
Minister of India to
Place:
Date: November 13, 2007