ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir said that Pakistan’s armed forces and China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) were “true partners, bound by mutual trust, unwavering support and a shared commitment to regional peace, stability and the protection of common strategic interests.”
While welcoming China’s ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong to the 99th anniversary of PLA’s founding, CDF Munir paid tribute to Chinese army’s remarkable contributions to the country’s “defense, national development and international peace and security.”
Held at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, CDF Munir extended a warm welcome to the distinguished guests and congratulated the PLA on the occasion of its founding anniversary.
“Highlighting the enduring strength of Pakistan-China relations, the Field Marshal observed that friendship between the two countries is unique, time-tested and has remained steadfast in the face of evolving regional and global challenges,” press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
It stated the CDF Munir reaffirmed the armed forces and the PLA as “true partners, bound by mutual trust, unwavering support and a shared commitment to regional peace, stability and the protection of common strategic interests.”
Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Jiang Zaidong expressed sincere appreciation to the Field Marshal for hosting the commemorative event, the press release said, adding that he acknowledged the Pakistan Armed Forces’ significant contributions and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.
Zaidong reaffirmed China’s unwavering support for Pakistan and its enduring commitment to further strengthening the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership between the two countries, the press release said.
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