The talks are meant to help pave the way for higher-level military discussions.

这一会谈的目的，是为今后更高层次的军事讨论铺平道路。

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His father was a high-level air force officer in the Pakistani military.

VOA: special.2010.05.08

Last week in a high-level meeting of its leadership, the Pakistani military objected to clauses that implied they supported militant groups.

VOA: standard.2009.10.16

He says they hope the high level U.S.-Burma meetings will bring about an unconditional dialogue between the NLD and the military government.

VOA: standard.2009.11.02

These civilian contacts were seen as confidence-building measures which might in time lead to similar measures at a military level.

BBC: Blow to Korean peace efforts

So the US ICE really trust iOS over FIPS-140-2 validation BlackBerry and its new up coming BlackBerry 10 devices that are powered by QNX with military level certifications?

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On a military level, Nato and Russia are already used to co-operating on peacekeeping, though sources say there is work that could be done to make such operations more efficient.

BBC: Analysis: Nato and Russia draw closer