Chinese Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan held talks Monday in Beijing with Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Zeljka Antunovic.

Friendly relations between China and Croatia have developed smoothly since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1992, said General Cao, also vice-chairman of the Chinese Central Military Commission and a state councilor.

Cao said China and Croatia hold identical or similar views and stances on many international issues, and China respects Croatia's choice of its path of development and its domestic and foreign policies made in accordance with its specific situation.

The Chinese side understands Croatia's efforts in joining the European integration process and appreciates Croatia's foreign policy, said Cao.

Cao said that China will draw on worldwide experience to promote China's military reform with Chinese characteristics.

Antunovic said the Croatian armed forces are willing to further strengthen their relations of cooperation with the Chinese armed forces, and Croatia will adhere to the one-China policy.

Antunovic and her party started their China visit on Monday at Cao's invitation.

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