Chinese defense minister to visit Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan

Chinese Defense Minister Liang Guanglie left here Sunday for an official good-will visit to Pakistan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan.

Liang, also a state councilor, made the visit as guest of defense ministers of the three countries, said the Defense Ministry.

Liang will exchange views with his foreign counterparts on issues of common concern, including military ties and defense cooperation, the ministry said.