(MENAFN- QNA) China and Vietnam reached consensus on issues for developing bilateral military relations on Friday, pledging to properly handle their maritime disputes.
The discussion took place between Chinese Defense Minister Chang Wanquan and his Vietnamese counterpart Phung Quang Thanh in Beijing.
During the talks, both sides decided to gradually resume and promote the healthy and stable development of bilateral military ties.
Both armed forces should enhance solidarity and provide a strong guarantee for the governing status of the communist party of the two countries and the cause of socialist construction, according to a statement carried by Chinese News Agency (Xinhua).
The two sides agreed to abide by the consensus reached by both leaders and play a positive role in properly dealing with their maritime disputes and safeguarding a peaceful and stable situation.
Bilateral relationship has been strained since this year due to Vietnam continuously and illegally disturbing Chinese company's normal oil drilling in waters near Xisha Islands in the South China Sea.
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