18 July 2012

News Story: Australian Army commanders welcome Chinese PLA attendance at Asia-Pacific military meeting


SENIOR Australian and US Army commanders have welcomed China’s attendance at a top-level gathering of Asia-Pacific military chiefs in Canberra to discuss disaster relief preparedness.

The 36th annual Pacific Armies Management Seminar attended by senior army officials from 27 countries included a high level delegation from the Peoples Liberation Army, Lieutenant-General David Morrison said last night.

A “terrific dialogue” exists between the PLA and its Australian counterpart, the Australian Army chief told reporters.

Read the full story at China Military News