BEIJING, Oct. 11  -- Chinese Defense Minister Chang Wanquan met with Pathick de Rousiers, Chairman of the European Union Military Committee in Beijing on Saturday.

Security relations between China and Europe have been flourishing in recent years, said Chang, pointing out sound cooperation in the areas of security dialogue, personnel training, and international peacekeeping.

He called on the two sides to continue to reinforce personnel exchanges and deepen pragmatic cooperation.

De Rousiers said he had fruitful communication with the Chinese during his visit, and is willing to promote mutual understanding between the two sides through more channels.