Army chief lauds unwavering Chinese support for defence, security

'CPEC will bring more benefits and prosperity to people of both countries', Gen Qamar tells Chinese envoy Nong Rong


News Desk February 18, 2021
PHOTO: ISPR/FILE

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has appreciated unwavering Chinese support at multiple international fora and capacity enhancement in defence and security domains, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday.

The military's media wing said that the COAS expressed these sentiments during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi.

Matters of mutual interest including regional security issues were discussed during the meeting, the statement added.

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The COAS thanked the dignitary for China’s assistance in the provision of Covid-19 vaccine to Pakistan and appreciated Chinese support at multiple international fora and capacity enhancement in defence and security domains.

General Qamar also said that successful completion of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will bring more benefits and prosperity to the people of both countries.

The visiting dignitary acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan's contributions for regional peace and stability.

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