China’s military commander calls on PM Imran

The premier recalled his two meetings with Chinese President Xi in Beijing and Bishkek this year

ISLAMABAD: Commander of China’s People’s Liberation Army Gen Han Weiguo called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Tuesday.

PM Imran commended General Weiguo on the conferment of Nishan-i-Imtiaz (military) and underscored the importance of relationship between Pakistan and China.

He also underlined that a close cooperation between Pakistan and China was a factor for peace and stability in the region and expressed appreciation for China’s support towards Pakistan’s on international and regional issues.

The premier recalled his two meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing and Bishkek this year.

He maintained that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a flagship project of President Xi’s visionary Belt and Road Initiative and that Pakistan looked forward to deepening cooperation in socio-economic development between the two countries in Phase-II of the project.

General Weiguo thanked PM Imran for his hospitality and stated that the conferment of the award was an honour for him.

He lauded Pakistan’s efforts against terrorism and steps taken to promote regional peace and stability.

General Weiguo reaffirmed China’s resolve to further deepen bilateral cooperation and relationship between the two countries.