Chinese general conferred with Nishan-e-Imtiaz

ISLAMABAD: Acting President Sadiq Sanjrani on Friday conferred the Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) on Vice chairman of Chinese central military commission General Zhang Youxia.

All services chiefs, senior military and civil officers were also present during an investiture ceremony at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad.

Later General Zhang Youxia also called on acting President Sadiq Sanjrani after the investiture Ceremony.

Mr. Sanjrani congratulated him on the conferment of prestigious honour and said that Pakistan and China are close friends, neighbours and trusted partners because their relations are based on mutual respect and trust.

He emphasised that Pak-China friendship is the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy and defence relations are the guarantee of peace and stability in the region.

He stated that Pakistan deeply values China’s support on the issues of national and regional security including Kashmir.

On the occasion, General Zhang Youxia thanked the acting president, government and people of Pakistan and said that both countries enjoy a time-tested friendship which will further grow in the coming generations.