backgrounds and cultural traditions, always respected, supported and helped each other and treated each other on an equal footing," said Chinese Defense Minister Liang Guanglie when meeting with Hamad Bin Ali Al-Attiya, chief of the general staff of Qatar’s armed forces.
Liang said China spoke highly of Qatar’s active role in safeguarding the unity and promoting the cooperation of Arab countries, according to Xinhua. "China attached great importance to its relations with Qatar and was ready to further exchanges and cooperation of the two nations and armed forces," he said.
Al-Attiya said Qatar and China enjoyed sound diplomatic and military ties, expressing hope to advance friendly and cooperative relations through his visit.
