The Chinese armed forces are willing to advance friendly cooperation with Cameroon, Chinese Defense Minister Liang Guanglie said Wednesday.

Liang, also a state councilor, made the remarks when meeting with Jean-Baptiste Bokam, Cameroon's secretary of state at the Ministry of Defense in charge of the national gendarmerie.

"China and Cameroon have enjoyed traditional friendship. And recent years has witnessed great achievements of our political, economic and cultural cooperation," Liang said.

Liang noted that the two countries have always supported each other and conducted close cooperation in international affairs.

The Chinese armed forces attach importance to its relations with Cameroon, said Liang, adding China is ready to work together with Cameroon to raise bilateral military ties of friendly cooperation to a higher level.

Jean-Baptiste Bokam said that Cameroon regards China as its real friend.

He spoke highly of the pragmatic cooperation of the two countries in various fields, expecting that his visit could further promote bilateral exchanges and cooperation.

(Xinhua News Agency June 10, 2009)