ISLAMABAD (APP) – Member of the Political Bureau of Communist Party, China Zhang Chunxian, on Tuesday visited General Headquarters (GHQ) and called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional stability and measures to enhance bilateral defence and security collaboration were discussed, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release stated. Zhang Chunxian acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts towards fighting terrorism and appreciated the successes achieved in the ongoing operation Zarb-e-Azb. While underlining the importance of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Zhang Chunxian said that the project will have high significance and long-term impact on the region and is equally beneficial for people of Pakistan and China. COAS reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to ensure secure environment for timely completion and subsequent management of CPEC in the best interest of prosperous region.
