Pakistan and China have agreed to enhance their existing cooperation in defense and security domains to effectively counter common security challenges, said the military on Sunday.
According to Pakistan military?’s media wing Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the understanding was reached during a meeting between Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir and China’s State Councillor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang in eastern Rawalpindi city.
Both sides reiterated their resolve to further strengthen the time-tested, all-weather friendship between Pakistan and China.
The Army Chief reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the China-Pakistan Strategic relationship. He also pledged full support for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project, which is a vital component of China?’s Belt and Road Initiative, said ISPR.
The Army Chief appreciated China’s unwavering support for Pakistan on regional and international issues. Reiterating China’s commitment to timely completion of CPEC, the Chinese Foreign Minister expressed satisfaction over progress made on this project so far.
He also admired Pakistan’s efforts in maintaining regional peace and stability, especially the support of Pakistan Armed Forces for provision of security to Chinese nationals and projects in the country.
The Chinese Foreign Minister arrives in federal capital Islamabad to attend the 5th China-Pakistan-Afghanistan Trilateral Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue.
Source: Kuwait News Agency