Chen Bingde, member of the Central Military Commission and chief of general staff of the PLA, met in Beijing on August 10 with President of the International Military Sports Council (CISM) Gianni Gola and the heads of delegations of the member states came to Beijing to take part in the activities held in the CISM Village.

　　Chen Bingde noted that the Olympic Games is a magnificent international sports meet. The Chinese people sincerely hope that the Olympics Games will contribute to enhancing the mutual understanding and friendship in humanity as well as further promoting the peace and tranquility all over the world. The Chinese People's Liberation Army has all along been active in participating in activities of the International Military Sports Council. The purpose of establishing the CISM Village in Beijing is to convenience the officials of the International Military Sports Council and delegations of the member states to study and watch the Olympic Games in China, further intensify exchanges and cooperation between the Chinese armed forces and that of various countries in the field of military sports, and deepen the development of international military sports.

　　Gola extended his appreciation and gratitude to China for its active and positive roles played in the International Military Sports Council as well as its efforts in reopening the CISM Village. He stated that the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games was so brilliant and impressive that it not only demonstrated China's long history and culture but also reflected the modern scientific development.

　　Liu Zhenwu, deputy chief of general staff of the PLA, was present at the meeting.

　　By Luo Zheng

　　(Aug 11, PLA Daily)                                           Editor: Dong Zhaohui