Liang Guanglie, member of the Central Military Commission and chief of general staff of the PLA, met with N. M. Dube, chief of staff of the Zimbabwean Defense Forces, and the delegation led by him yesterday in Beijing.

　　Liang Guanglie said that the friendship between China and Zimbabwe and between their two peoples has a long history. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, fruitful cooperation has been achieved in various fields. China appreciates Zimbabwe's adherence to the one-China policy and its consistent support to China in international affairs such as on the human rights issue. Liang noted that the Chinese army attaches great importance to its friendship with the Zimbabwean Defense Forces and is willing to further develop mutual cooperation in various fields between the two militaries.

　　Liang also briefed his guests on China's national defense and the army modernization drive.

　　Dube said that the friendship between China and Zimbabwe could trace back to the era when the Zimbabwean people were still struggling for national liberation. The Zimbabwean government and people are grateful to the Chinese friends for their long-term support and assistance. He reiterated that the Zimbabwean side would continue to stick to the one-China policy and is willing to work together with the Chinese side to lift the friendly and cooperative ties between the two countries and two militaries to a new level.

　　By Li Donghang

　　(Mar.21, PLA Daily)