China hails military ties with Pakistan
Pakistani national flags and Chinese national flags are raised by an avenue in Islamabad, Oct. 1, 2023. PHOTO: XINHUA
The guard of honour of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) participation in the Pakistan Day military parade in Islamabad fully demonstrated the unique bonds between the two countries and contributed to a colourful chapter of the military-to-military relationship, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
At the invitation Pakistani military, a delegation of PLA Guard of Honour participated in the military parade in Islamabad, celebrating the 84th Pakistan Day, Lin Jian said during his regular briefing.
The participation of the PLA contingent fully demonstrated the unique bonds between the two countries and contributed to a colourful chapter of the mil-to-mil relationship, he added.
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During the event, the 36-member PLA guard of honour escorted the Chinese national flag while marching across the avenue and shouted Long live Pakistan-China friendship in Urdu in response to the audience's warm applause.
The spokesperson said that as all-weather strategic cooperative partners and iron-clad friends, China sincerely wishes Pakistan greater accomplishments and advance its national developments.