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Thu, 07/24/2014 - 10:58
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China's High Ranking Military Officer To Visit Indonesia

Jakarta, July 24 (Antara) - China`s Deputy Chief of the Military Commission General Fan Changlong is scheduled to commence his two-day visit to Indonesia, starting Thursday (July 24). According to a source from China`s Defense Ministry, General Fan will meet Indonesian Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro to discuss the progress in defense cooperation between Indonesia and China. General Fan is also scheduled to meet Vice President Boediono and later on have a meeting with Military Chief General Moeldoko. On Friday, General Fan will visit Indonesia`s Peacekeeping Center in Sentul, West Java province. On November 7, 2007, Indonesia and China signed an agreement to cooperate in the defense sector. Cooperation has been fruitful ever since, which is apparent from the frequent visits between the officials from the defense ministry and military of both countries. Indonesia and China have also conducted several joint military exercises. With regard to the defense industry, Indonesia and China produce the C-705 missile, which is used to equip the Indonesian Navy`s fast boats. The Chinese Military Commission has an important role in the Communist Party as it is led by the Chief of the Communist Party and President Xi Jinping. The commission supervises the Chinese Defense Ministry and military.

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