Chinese defense minister holds video talks with Turkmenistan counterpart

BEIJING, March 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe on Friday held talks via video link with Turkmenistan's Minister of Defense Begench Gundogdyev.

China is ready to work with Turkmenistan to earnestly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, continue to strengthen strategic communication, and deepen practical cooperation between the two militaries in all fields, Wei said.

Turkmenistan will continue to firmly pursue the policy of friendly cooperation with China, and strengthen cooperation in trade and defense with China, Gundogdiyev noted.