Vice chairman of Chinese CMC calls on COAS Gen Bajwa

RAWALPINDI - Vice Chairman of Chinese Central Military Commission (CMC), General Zhang Youxia called on Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ in Rawalpindi on Thursday.

On the occasion, Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that Pak-China relations are all weather and based on mutual trust and confidence.

The meeting was followed by delegation level talks. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security and enhanced bilateral defence cooperation came under discussion, an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release said.

Highlighting Pak-China defence and security cooperation, General Zhang Youxia said, "China and Pakistan are iron brothers, all-weather friends and strategic partners." We share the tradition of mutual understanding, mutual trust and mutual support, he added.

The visiting official expressed that China deeply appreciates the achievements of Pakistan Army in counter-terrorism and the successful operation in various fields.

China values the efforts of Pakistan Army in fighting against all terrorist groups including East Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM), he said.

Both sides also signed different MoUs for bilateral Defence cooperation and affirmed that the multi-billion Dollars China-Pakistan Economic Corridor was beneficial for both Beijing and Islamabad.

To pay homage to the martyrs of Pakistan Army, the visiting dignitary laid a floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada.

A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan army presented guard of honour to Vice Chairman of Chinese CMC.