China, Indonesia to strengthen maritime, anti-terrorism co-ope

China hopes to strengthen maritime cooperation and joint anti-terrorism drills with Indonesia, a senior Chinese military official said on Tuesday.

Fang Fenghui, chief of the General Staff of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, made the remarks in Beijing during talks with visiting Indonesian military chief Moeldoko.

China-Indonesia relations have entered a new stage since the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2013, witnessing sound communication among high-level officials, joint exercises and personnel training, Fang said.

Stability and development is a shared aspiration for China and Indonesia. China is willing to work with Indonesia to enhance strategic communication, maritime cooperation and joint drills against terrorism, as well as to partner within a multilateral framework to maintain regional peace and stability and foster a sound security environment, he said.

Moeldoko agreed that the two countries have great potential for cooperation and said that he is willing to maintain close communication and coordination with China to strengthen practical cooperation and military-to-military ties.

Both sides also exchanged views on regional security and hotspot issues.