BEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Senior Chinese and Tanzanian military leaders met here on Monday, pledging to strengthen exchanges and cooperation between the two armed forces.

　　The Chinese armed forces attach great importance to developing relations with the Tanzanian armed forces, said Chief of General Staff of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Liang Guanglie.

　　Liang told LM Mwamunyange, chief of Staff of the Tanzanian People's Defense Forces, that China is ready to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation between the two sides.

　　Since establishment of diplomatic ties, the two countries have conducted fruitful cooperation in the political, economic and military sectors, he said.

　　China appreciates the support by Tanzania on the Taiwan and human rights issues, and it will make joint efforts with Tanzania to further enhance bilateral ties, Liang added.

　　Mwamunyange said China is a reliable friend of Tanzania, adding his country expects to further cement exchanges and cooperation between the two armed forces.

　　He also reiterated the Tanzanian government's adherence to the one China policy.