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    AZERBAIJAN WILL USE ALL OPPORTUNITIES TO RESTORE ITS TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY

    news.az
    Nov 1 2010
    Azerbaijan

    Safar Abiyev "Serious preparations are being made in our Armed Forces
    for this". Azerbaijan's Defense Minister, Colonel-General Safar
    Abiyev paid an official visit to the People's Republic of China on
    October 25-29.

    Defense Ministry's press service said that official welcome ceremony
    was held for Azerbaijani Defense Minister. On the first day of his
    visit Safar Abiyev met with chief of the General Staff of the People's
    Liberation Army of China Chen Bingde. Military-political relations
    between the two countries, situation in the region were discussed
    during the meeting. They exchanged views on the cooperation in the
    field of military education. Safar Abiyev said China is Azerbaijan's
    friend and one of the first countries to recognize our independence.

    Making Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict the main theme of discussion Safar
    Abiyev spoke about the causes and state of the problem. Expressing
    his gratitude to China for recognizing Azerbaijan's territorial
    integrity and giving support, Safar Abiyev said Azerbaijan supports
    China concerning Taiwan problem.

    Chief of the General Staff of the People's Liberation Army of
    China Chen Bingde noted that Azerbaijan plays the role of a bridge
    between Asia and Europe, China appreciates the reforms carried out
    by Azerbaijani state and president. On the second day of the visit,
    Azerbaijani Defense Minister met with chiefs of NORINCO and POLI
    companies of China. Safar Abiyev was informed about the companies'
    activities, products and future tasks. Chinese State Councilor
    and Defense Minister, Colonel-General Liang Guanglie, who invited
    Safar Abiyev to China, said the visit will make contributions to
    the expansion of the cooperation between the Armed Forces of the
    two countries. Safar Abiyev said Azerbaijan is interested in broad
    military cooperation with China. "The Republic of Azerbaijan
    is always combating terrorism, separatism and extremism, supports
    development of close cooperation with all states in this field,"
    he said. Safar Abiyev noted that Azerbaijan has undergone occupation,
    but the lands will be liberated. "If peace talks produce no results,
    Azerbaijan will use all opportunities, including the power of the
    army to restore its territorial integrity. Serious preparations are
    being made in our Armed Forces for this," he said.

    Following this, Safar Abiyev visited the 24th division of the Chinese
    People's Liberation Army Air Force. He was informed about the history,
    opportunities and structure of the division.

    On the last day of the visit Azerbaijani Defense Minister met with
    vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of China Xu Caihou.

    The sides discussed prospects of military cooperation between China
    and Azerbaijan. Safar Abiyev expressed his gratitude to his Chinese
    counterpart for support in the field of military education. Regional
    security issues in the South Caucasus and Eastern Asia, current state
    and prospects of the military and military technical cooperation
    between the two countries were discussed at the meeting.

    The most noticeable factor during the visit was that Azerbaijan's
    territorial integrity was supported by the officials of the People's
    Republic of China at all meetings.




    From: A. Papazian
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