Kesher Talk

Friends don't let friends buy Chinese: Middle East Newsline reports that China and Saudi Arabia are pursuing closer ties.

"China and Saudi Arabia are exploring the prospect of expanding their defense and military relationship. The two countries have held talks on launching joint projects and the purchase of Chinese weapons by Riyad. Other topics included Chinese training, logistical help and joint exercises. Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid Bin Sultan met a visiting Chinese delegation in Riyad. The official Saudi Press Agency reported that the delegation that visited on April 28 was headed by assistant director-general for logistics in the People's Liberation Army, Gen. Rhu Chiang. "The two men discussed important mutual issues," the agency said."

posted by Howard @ 5/15/2002 11:50:57 AM