28 Aug 2013

Fiji and China boost military co-operation

1:28 pm on 28 August 2013

The military forces of China and Fiji have signed another co-operation agreement.

A representative of China's People's Liberation Army Lieutenant General Wang has been in Fiji and signed the memorandum of understanding on closer cooperation and technical assistance with Fiji's Defence Minister, Joketani Cokanasiga.

A Fiji government statement says the minister highlighted the role of China in Fiji's development.

Mr Cokanasiga says Fiji has seen cooperation in various sectors of the economy and Fiji is grateful to have a friend like China.

Fiji's government says the latest agreement strengthens the MOU signed in 2011.