ISLAMABAD:
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reiterated his country’s unwavering support for Pakistan’s efforts to combat all forms of terrorism and expressed confidence in the Pakistani military’s continued role in ensuring safety and security of Chinese personnel, projects, and institu-tions across Pakistan.
The reaffirmation came during a high-level meeting between General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, and Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, held in Beijing on Thursday.
Congratulating General Munir on his recent elevation to the rank of Field Marshal, Wang Yi lauded Pakistan Army as a steadfast guardian of national sovereignty and a strong pillar of the enduring China-Pakistan friendship. He expressed full confidence in the continued role of the Pakistani armed forces in advancing the strategic partnership between the two nations.
Describing China and Pakistan as “ironclad friends” and “all-weather strategic partners,” Wang emphasized that Pakistan remains a diplomatic priority for China. He affirmed China’s readiness to work closely with Pakistan to implement the strategic consensus reached by the leader-ship of both countries, deepen bilateral cooperation, and jointly promote peace and stability in the region.
General Munir, in turn, reaffirmed Pakistan’s deep appreciation for China’s long-standing and consistent support toward its socio-economic development. He reiterated the Pakistani military’s firm commitment to ensuring the safety and security of Chinese nationals and enterprises in Pakistan. He also emphasized Pakistan’s resolve to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation with China as part of their shared vision for regional peace and prosperity.
Both sides exchanged views on key regional and international developments and agreed to continue close coordination on matters of mutual concern.
