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Chinese, Indonesian defense ministers meet

Updated: Sep 22,2014 7:48 PM     Xinhua

Defense Minister Chang Wanquan (L) and his visiting Indonesian counterpart Purnomo Yusgiantoro inspect an honour guard at a welcoming ceremony before a formal meeting in Beijing, capital of China, Sept 22, 2014.[Photo/Xinhua]

Defense Minister Chang Wanquan held talks with visiting Indonesian counterpart Purnomo Yusgiantoro on bilateral ties on Sept 22.

The presidents of the two countries have agreed to lift bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Chang said, hailing the constant development of the bilateral cooperation in defense and military-to-military relationship.

Chang, also a state councilor, said China is willing to work with Indonesia to strengthen their exchanges and cooperation.

Purnomo said Indonesia is prepared to cooperate with China in more fields so as to strengthen bilateral defense ties.