Pak-China relations are based on mutual trust, confidence: COAS

RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff General Bajwa has said that Pak-China relations are all weather and based on mutual trust and confidence, said Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Monday.

According to details shared by ISPR through a press release issued here today, Vice Foreign Minister of China, Kong Xuanyou called on Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters (GHQ).

During the meeting matters of mutual interest, regional security and enhanced bilateral cooperation came under discussion.

The visiting dignitary commended the sacrifices and resilience of the people and armed forces of Pakistan and the role of Pakistan Army in battling the menace of terrorism.

Back in month of September, Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa had visited the headquarters of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in Beijing and met his counterpart General Han Weiguo.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), both the commanders had discussed regional security environment, security of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and bilateral security cooperation.

The PLA chief appreciated and acknowledged the high professional standing of the Pakistan Army displayed while combating terrorism. He also appreciated the high degree of security being provided to CPEC by Pakistan Army.

The Chinese general had expressed his keen desire to benefit from Pakistan Army’s combat experience and also expand bilateral cooperation.