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- “Pakistan deeply cherishes its fraternal ties with China,” says COAS.
- General Li acknowledges dedication of Pakistan Army: ISPR.
- PM Shehbaz offers heat welcome to the Chinese commander.
Commander of the People’s Liberation Army Ground Forces General Li Qiaoming expressed admiration for Pakistan’s concerted efforts in combating terrorism and extremism throughout a gathering with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on the General Headquarter in Rawalpindi on Monday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) mentioned in a press release.
The Chinese commander additionally acknowledged the unwavering professionalism and dedication of the Pakistan military through the assembly.
“The assembly afforded a possibility for in-depth discussions on issues of mutual curiosity, regional safety, army coaching, and measures to additional increase bilateral defence cooperation,” the army’s media wing mentioned.
Moreover, the military chief underscored the strong relations between the Pakistan Army and the People’s Liberation Army, highlighting the continued bilateral army cooperation is a testomony to the enduring brotherhood between the 2 nations, as per the ISPR.
The ISPR mentioned: “COAS General Syed Asim Munir expressed his gratitude to the dignitary, reiterating that Pakistan deeply cherishes its fraternal ties with China.”
Earlier, upon arrival on the GHQ, General Li paid respects on the Yadgar-e-Shuhada by laying a floral wreath, and was offered with a guard of honour by a well turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Army, in a ceremonial show of respect and hospitality, in line with the assertion.
General Li additionally referred to as on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
PM Shehbaz warmly welcomed General Li to Pakistan and underscored that Pakistan and China are All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partners and trusted mates.
The prime minister highlighted that the deep-rooted ties between the 2 nations take pleasure in broad public, political, and institutional assist in Pakistan, making them indispensable for the progress and growth of each nations.
He expressed satisfaction on the deepening military-to-military exchanges, noting that the defence and strategic ties between Pakistan and China are very important for peace and stability within the area. These relations type the muse of their bilateral relationship.
General Li, in his remarks, affirmed China as an iron brother, strategic companion, and dependable pal, putting the best precedence on its relationship with Pakistan.
He additionally expressed China’s want to raise their bilateral friendship to new ranges of cooperation and collaboration.
Recognising the function of Pakistan’s armed forces in selling regional peace and stability and combating terrorism, the Chinese commander reiterated the PLA’s dedication to additional increasing its cooperation with Pakistan in an effort to improve the capability constructing of the 2 armed forces.
The two sides targeted on varied facets of the Pakistan-China friendship, notably the bilateral defence and strategic partnership.
Notably, each Pakistan and China take pleasure in fraternal bilateral and diplomatic relations established on May 21, 1951.
In July this yr, officers from each the nations vowed to speed up the progress on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship challenge of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which is a cornerstone of bilateral relations.
A pledge to this impact was renewed throughout a productive assembly between Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Prof Ahsan Iqbal, and Zhao Chenxin, the vice-chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China, on the NDRC headquarters in Beijing.
Additionally, in the identical month, General Munir, whereas revitalising bilateral ties between Pakistan and China, mentioned that they “are distinctive and have all the time weathered the vicissitudes of the strategic surroundings with mutual belief and unwavering perception in one another’s assist”.
The military chief made the remarks on the event of the 97th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China hosted on the GHQ in Rawalpindi, in line with ISPR.
Economically, China is Pakistan’s largest buying and selling companion and a serious investor, particularly in infrastructure and vitality sector.
— With further enter from APP
