Special Security Division of Pakistan Army to protect Chinese workers in Pakistan

PakistanSpecial Security Division of Pakistan Army to protect Chinese workers in Pakistan

Special Security Division of Pakistan Army to protect Chinese workers in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Chinese President Xi Jinping was told on Tuesday that the Pakistani government has approved rising of a Special Security Division of Pakistan Army to provide security to Chinese nationals working on various projects in Pakistan.

“The security of Chinese nationals working in Pakistan is of paramount importance,” President Mamnoon Hussain told Xi Jinping during a one-on-one meeting in Islamabad.

Later, the two sides also held delegation level talks.

On the occasion, President Mamnoon said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project would change the fate of the region and Pakistan looks forward to speedy implementation of all projects under the flagship of corridor.

“Pakistan and China enjoy Omni-dimensional relationship,” the president said.

The president expressed gratitude for China’s military assistance to Pakistan and stated that further capacity building of the Pakistani armed forces is essential for the overall security and stability of South Asia.

Mamnoon Hussain underscored that Pakistan supported One China policy and also supports China on its issues of core interest like Taiwan, Tibet and human rights.

Moreover, the president said that the East Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM) endangers not only China’s stability but also that of Pakistan.

Special security division being raised for CPEC: ISPR

In a statement, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that a special security division is being raised as dedicated force for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects.

The ISPR said that the force will comprise army’s battalions and Civil Armed Forces wings for the security of CPEC projects.

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