COAS Gen Qamar Bajwa reaches China

Dunya News

General Bajwa will also join PM Imran in meetings with Chinese PM, President.

RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday reached China on an official visit.

In a statement issued on Monday, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Asif Ghafoor said that the COAS will meet Chinese military leadership including PLA Army Commander, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission & Commander Southern Theater Command. 

General Qamar Javed Bajwa will also join the Prime Minister in meetings with Chinese Prime Minister and President.

Earlier before departing for China visit, US Senators Chris Van Hollen and Maggi Hassan called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ.

In a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), matters pertaining to mutual interest and overall regional security situation including the Afghan reconciliation process and Kashmir issue were discussed, during the meeting.

The visiting dignitaries acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts for regional peace and stability.

The COAS appreciated the US understanding and support on all the need for resolving the Kashmir issue and for Pakistan’s efforts in Afghanistan.

Both sides stressed upon importance of strong bilateral relationship between the United States and Pakistan in and beyond security cooperation.

The US Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Paul Jones was also present in the meeting.