BEIJING (Sputnik) — Chinese Chief of People’s Liberation Army General Staff Gen. Fang Fenghui and Afghan Chief of Army, Gen. Qadam Shah Shahim took part in the talks.
"China and Afghanistan intend to implement the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in all spheres and permanently deepen [their] defense and security partnership," Fang was quoted as saying by the ministry.
The Chinese Defense Ministry said earlier that China, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tajikistan had established a four-party mechanism to fight terrorism.
Shah Shim said that Afghanistan also intended to enhance cooperation with China and expressed support for the recent four-party anti-terrorism agreement.