RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that Pakistan greatly values its strong friendship with China and looks forward to carry on with same zeal.
In a meeting with the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Chinese Foreign Office in Beijing, the COAS thanked the minister and China on their acknowledgements and support.
The COAS also thanked the minister for Chinese diplomatic support to Pakistan on core issues, said a press release issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Friday.
During the meeting, the Chinese foreign minister expressed complete understanding of challenges faced by Pakistan, its geo-political relevance and contributions towards regional peace and stability.
The Chinese foreign minister said that China appreciates Pakistan’s efforts to maintain good relationships with its neighbors including India and Afghanistan despite challenges.
The minister thanked Pakistan for time tested support to China on core issues.
Wang Yi also appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for realization of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as part of One Belt One Road (OBOR). He reiterated Chinese full spectrum support to Pakistan.
