Senior Chinese and Angolan military officials agreed in Beijing on Tuesday to strengthen cooperation between the armed forces of the two countries.

The armed forces of China and Angola have maintained long-term friendly exchanges and pragmatic cooperation, said Chinese Defense Minister Chang Wanquan when meeting with visiting Chief of General Staff of the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA) Geraldo Sachipengo Nunda.

China cherishes the traditional friendship with Angola and is willing to work with the country to push forward the cooperation between the two countries and military cooperation, said Chang, also a State Councilor.

Nunda said his country attaches great importance to developing military ties with China and is willing to strengthen the military exchanges.