Pakistan is our time tested iron friend: Chinese President
Xi Jinping appreciated professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces
BEIJING (Dunya News) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday called on Chinese President Xi Jinping on special invitation.
In a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), matters pertaining to regional security environment, challenges and way forward came under discussion during the meeting.
The Chinese President said that Pakistan is our time tested iron friend and Pakistan Army has a pivotal role towards this lasting relationship.
Jinping appreciated professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces and acknowledged its role towards regional peace and stability. China shall continue to support Pakistan as a strategic partner, he said.
The Chinese President said that those who oppose Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) or CPEC shall never succeed as this is an initiative of peace and development not only for China but for region and beyond.
On the occasion, the COAS thanked Chiense President for his invitation. He also thanked Jinping for acknowledging professionalism and contributions of Pak Army towards regional peace and stability.
Gen Bajwa said that Pakistan understands the importance of peace and has given lot of sacrifices for achieving it, adding that BRI with CPEC as its flagship is destined to succeed despite all odds and Pak Army shall ensure security of CPEC at all costs.
He said that while we work for peace we need to stay strong to thwart designs of all inimical forces challenging our resolve and we greatly value Chinese support in this regard.
