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Chinese Minister Liu Jianchao Meets COAS General Asim Munir
In a significant meeting at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, Minister Liu Jianchao of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC) called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir.
Mutual Interest and Regional Stability
The two leaders discussed matters of mutual interest, including regional peace and stability, and reviewed the progress on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Pakistan’s Commitment to Strategic Partnership
General Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the strategic partnership with China, pledging full support for the successful implementation of CPEC, a flagship project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Longstanding Brotherly Relations
Liu Jianchao emphasized the significance of the longstanding brotherly relations between the two nations, expressing satisfaction with the progress achieved on CPEC and reiterating China’s commitment to its timely completion.
Follow-up to Successful Meetings
The meeting was a follow-up to the successful meetings between the leadership of the two countries in China, solidifying the partnership between Pakistan and China.
Pak China Relationship
The relationship between Pakistan and China is characterized by deep strategic cooperation and strong diplomatic ties. Established in 1951, their partnership has evolved into a comprehensive strategic partnership, covering areas such as trade, defense, energy, and infrastructure development.
China is Pakistan’s largest trading partner and a major investor, particularly through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Both countries share a common interest in regional stability and economic development, fostering a relationship often described as “all-weather friendship.”
