CRO ARMY CHIEF-OF-STAFF RECEIVES CHINESE ARMY DEPUTY CHIEF-OF-STAFF

ZAGREB, June 11 (Hina) - Croatia and China believe world conflicts can be solved only peacefully, Croatian army chief-of-staff Vice Admiral Davor Domazet told reporters after meeting Chinese army deputy chief-of-staff Lt. Gen. Kui Fulin in Zagreb on Friday. "Both sides believe the processes happening in the world can be solved only peacefully and through agreement, by respecting the principles of all countries, of all peoples," Domazet told reporters after the talks with Fulin, who headed a high-ranking Chinese military delegation. Domazet said the visit of the Chinese delegation represents the continuation of the cooperation initiated by Croatian Defence Minister Pavao Miljavac on a visit to China. Domazet said the talks also discussed the state of security in the world. The Croatian side acquainted their Chinese colleagues with the organisation, strategy and new doctrine of the Croatian armed force. Domazet and Fulin advocated the improvement of cooperation between Croatia and China, to be continued also on the level of expert teams. Fulin said he would like Croatian-Chinese relations to improve, as well as for both countries to establish successful cooperation in mutual interest. Croatia and China have good bilateral relations, and relations between the two armies are also good, the Chinese army's deputy chief-of-staff said, adding China wanted improved friendship and stronger cooperation. Fulin said he was sure the present visit would be completely successful. (hina) ha