China Defence Minister meets Pakistan Army Chief at GHQ

01 December, 2020 10:45

China Defence Minister meets Pakistan Army Chief at GHQ – General Headquarters on Monday.

Minister for National Defence General Wei Fenghe acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan Army’s sincere efforts for regional peace.

China Defence Minister meets Pakistan Army Chief

He also lauded Pakistan army over provision of secure environment for China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects.

Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa thanked the dignitary for China’s unwavering support to Pakistan on all key issues at regional and international forums.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security and enhanced bilateral defence collaboration were discussed, he added.

According to Director General Inter Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar’s tweet, both sides signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for enhancement of defence cooperation between both the Armies.

Earlier on arrival at GHQ, Minister of National Defence, laid a wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada.

A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Army presented the Guard of Honour to visiting dignitary.

COAS said: “Pakistan Army greatly values our time-tested and brotherly relations with China. We have been standing together all along, and our relations will be no different in wake of future challenges.”