ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has reaffirmed Islamabad’s unwavering commitment to the strategic partnership with China and pledged full support for the successful implementation of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a military statement said on Friday.
According to the Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of Pakistan Army, he expressed the commitment during a meeting with Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC), who called on him at General Headquarters today.
During the meeting, they discussed matters of mutual interest, including regional peace and stability, and reviewed progress on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Minister Liu Jianchao highlighted that he is visiting Pakistan as a follow up of the successful meetings between the leadership of the two countries in China. During the inclusive talks, he emphasised the significance of the longstanding brotherly relations between the two neighbouring countries and expressed satisfaction with the progress achieved on CPEC, reiterating China’s commitment to its timely completion.
The visiting dignitary also commended Pakistan’s efforts in maintaining regional peace and stability, acknowledging the support of the Pakistan Armed Forces in providing security to Chinese nationals and projects in Pakistan.
