RAWALPINDI: China’s top military official has appreciated the Pakistan Army’s resolve and professionalism in its ongoing counter-terrorism efforts and reiterated his country’s determination to further strengthen the enduring relationship between the two neighbours.
This was stated by General Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of China’s Central Military Commission (CMC) who called on Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
The top Chinese military official visited Pakistan military headquarters along with a high-level delegation, the ISPR stated. General Youxia reiterated China’s determination to further strengthen this enduring relationship.
At first, Army Chief General Asim Munir and CMC Vice Chairman General Youxia held a one-on-one meeting, which was followed by delegation-level talks.
The engagements focused on matters of mutual interest, regional security dynamics, measures for regional stability, and enhancing bilateral defence cooperation.
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COAS General Asim Munir underscored the enduring and all-weather nature of Pakistan-China relations, emphasising their foundation of mutual trust and cooperation.
The COAS affirmed that this historic partnership has withstood the test of time and is poised to grow further.
General Asim Munir also thanked Chinese leadership for standing firmly with Pakistan, irrespective of changes in the international and regional environment.
Earlier, upon his arrival at GHQ, General Youxia laid a floral wreath at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada (Martyrs’ Monument), paying homage to Pakistan’s martyrs.
He was accorded a warm reception, including a guard of honour presented by a smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Army.
