China and Association of Southeast Asian Nations pledged to further strengthen defense cooperation to safeguard regional stability.

The pledge was made at 10th China-ASEAN Defense Ministers' Informal Meeting today, which was co-chaired by Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe and Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan.

The two sides have enhanced communication in bilateral and multilateral occasions, consolidating the foundation for mutual trust.

NNR/Abid