Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defence Wei Fenghe, on Friday, held talks with visiting Cuban Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces Leopoldo Cintra Frias.

Highlighting the special friendship between China and Cuba, Wei recalled the high-level bilateral ties in recent years and the substantial development of military relations between the two countries.

The Chinese side is ready to work with the Cuban side to continue building up military-to-military strategic mutual trust and practical cooperation said Wei.

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He said the cooperation was to contribute to the building of a community with a shared future for humanity as well as both regional and world peace and development.

Cintra expressed gratitude to China for its selfless assistance over the years adding that Cuba was willing to continue elevating bilateral ties and military relations through enhanced solidarity and cooperation with China.

(Xinhua/NAN)