RAWALPINDI – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir hailed Sino-Pak ties, calling them exceptional and have always weathered the vicissitudes of strategic environment with mutual trust and unwavering belief in each other’s support.
A statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations ISPR said Chief of Army Staff expressed these remarks on the 97th anniversary of the founding of PLA commemorated at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.
Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan Mr. Jiang Zaidong was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Major General Wang Zhong, Defence Attaché, Chinese Embassy officials & Officers from tri-services of Pakistan attended the event.
Army Chief congratulated PLA and praised its contribution to Chinese defence, security and nation development. “Pakistan-China relations are exceptional and have always weathered the vicissitudes of strategic environment with mutual trust and unwavering belief in each other’s support”, COAS said.
COAS said ties between Pakistan Army and Peoples Liberation Army are strong and both militaries continue to engage in bilateral military cooperation, demonstrating the iron clad brotherhood between the two countries.
Chinese Ambassador also thanked Gen Asim Munir for hosting the event for the 97th anniversary of the founding of the PLA. “Pakistani military has always been at the forefront of countering terrorism and has made great sacrifices for the peace and stability of Pakistan and the region”, Chinese ambassador said.
He also reiterated to stand and work with Pakistan to combat terrorism and firmly believe that no force can destroy the iron-clad friendship between China and Pakistan and the brotherhood between the two militaries.
