A six-member delegation led by Major General Jia Xiaoning, Deputy Director General of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Ministry of National Defense of China paid a visit to Sierra Leone from 2nd to 4th March, 2011.
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Major General Jia Xiaoning inspecting the Quarter Guard of RSLAF |
During the visit, the delegation paid courtesy calls on Major Rtd. Alfred Palo Conteh, Defense Minister of Sierra Leone, and Brig. Robert Yira Koroma, Chief of Defense Staff of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), and held talks with senior RSLAF military officers.
Major General Jia spoke highly of the bilateral and military relations between China and Sierra Leone. Jia said that Chinese military is willing to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation with RSLAF at all levels and in all areas. The Sierra Leonean side expressed its appreciation to China for its assistance in capacity building and many other areas, and looked forward to a further in-depth development of the military relations between the two countries.
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Delegation holding talks with senior RSLAF military officers |
During the visit, the delegation was given a briefing on RSLAF, and visited the Maritime Wing Base. Ambassador Kuang Weilin and Counselor Wang Lushan of the Chinese Embassy were present at the above-mentioned functions.
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Delegation visiting Maritime Wing Base |