A top General in the army of China briefed the Afghan National Security Adviser regarding the planned delivery of military equipment to the Afghan army.
The Office of the National Security Adviser said Atmar met with the Chief of China’s People’s Liberation Army Mr. Fang Fenghui during his visit to China to discuss Beijing’s support to the Afghan armed forces.
According to an official statement, Atmar urged Gen. Fenghui to further expand Beijing’s support to equip the Afghan armed forces.
Gen. Fenghui said the request by the Afghan government will be discussed and will update regarding the outcome, the statement said, adding that Gen. Fenghui briefed Atmar regarding the planned delivery of military equipment to the Afghan army.
China pledged more than $70 million to support the military sector of Afghanistan, a commitment Gen. Fenghui during his visit to Afghanistan earlier last month.
He said China will provide more than $70 million in fresh military aid to Afghanistan, saying the latest aid will follow besides Beijing’s ongoing cooperation in development and economic sector.
Gen. Fenghui further added that China remains committed to support Afghanistan with the available resources and facilities, hailing the Afghan forces who are currently busy in suppressing the international terrorism.http://www.khaama.com/top-chinese-general-briefs-atmar-on-planned-delivery-of-equipment-to-afghan-army-0727
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