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Chinese President Xi Jinping recommended a new type of military relations that he said is appropriate for the new kind of relationship China and the United States have forged as major economic powerhouses.
Xi, who made the proposal to U.S. President Barack Obama during their meeting, said that the two countries have agreed to establish a mutual reporting system on major military operations as well as a codea of safe conduct on naval and air military encounter.
The agreements are stated in Memoranda of Understanding signed by the respective defense departments of the two countries, according to Xinhua News Agency.
The Chinese president said that the two world powers must strengthen communication and deepen mutual trust and cooperation in accordance with the provisions of the MOUs.
Xi added that he is hoping to see development in the exchanges between the two countries' armed forces and more frequent joint military trainings and drills.
After the talks, Xi and Obama spoke with media in a press conference where they reaffirmed their resolute stance against terrorism.
The two presidents said that their governments will cooperate in fighting terrorism, bearing in mind the Charter of the United Nations and fundamental principles in international relations.
A press release issued after the two presidents' meeting said that the U.S. and China "resolutely oppose all forms of terrorism."
