RAWALPINDI – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa discussed a host of issues with the vice-chairman of the Chinese Central Military Commission (CMC), General Xu Qiliang.
The visiting dignitary called on the military chief on Monday at General Headquarters; Pakistan’s army chief appreciated China’s understanding and support on all issues.
Qiliang was accompanied by a high-level delegation and held a one-on-one meeting with the army chief.
According to the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations, matters of mutual interest, regional security, avenues to enhance bilateral defence collaboration, and particularly the situation in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IoJ&K) were discussed during the meeting.
According to ISPR, the Chinese commander said China “greatly values its time tested relations with Pakistan and its Army and is looking forward to further solidify this relation”.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was also signed between the two sides for enhancement of defence cooperation and capacity building of Pakistan Army.
Earlier, on arrival at the GHQ the Vice Chairman CMC also laid a floral wreath at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada (Martyrs’ Monument) and was presented a guard of honour.
