Chinese National Defense Minister to meet with Latvian officials

  • 2012-05-14

RIGA - Today, visiting Chinese National Defense Minister General Liang Guanglie will meet with several Latvian officials.

Guanglie will meet with Defense Minister Artis Pabriks (Unity) to discuss current security matters and Latvian-Chinese cooperation, LETA was informed by Defense Ministry representative Daina Ozolina. Pabriks will inform Guanglie about the latest developments in Latvia's defense, emphasizing defense reform gains.

“Historically, China has been one of the most powerful nations in the world, and one of the largest civilizations. Taking into account growth trends in the region the past several years, it is important to strengthen cultural, political and economic contacts with countries in Asia. Unlike Europe and the United States, China's military continues to develop, thus it is important to have a mutual understanding on the security situation in the world,” points out Pabriks.

Today, Guanglie will also meet with President Andris Berzins, LETA learned from the Presidential Press Service. Tomorrow, Guanglie will meet Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics (the Reform Party), according to the minister's agenda.