{"id":14773,"date":"2025-07-25T15:04:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T15:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=14773"},"modified":"2025-07-25T15:04:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T15:04:07","slug":"coas-reaffirms-defence-security-cooperation-during-china-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=14773","title":{"rendered":"COAS reaffirms defence, security cooperation during China visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir undertook a high-level official visit to the People\u2019s Republic of China, where he held a series of meetings with senior Chinese political and military leadership to further reinforce the strategic partnership between the two brotherly nations, the military said in a statement on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the COAS called on His Excellency Han Zheng, Vice President of the People\u2019s Republic of China, and His Excellency Wang Yi, Foreign Minister of China.<\/p>\n<p>During these engagements, matters of mutual interest were discussed, including the evolving regional and global security environment, ongoing connectivity initiatives under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and coordinated approaches to emerging geopolitical challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Also Read: Pakistan calls on tech firms to curb terror content<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBoth sides expressed satisfaction over the depth of bilateral engagement and reiterated their shared commitment to sovereign equality, multilateral cooperation, and long-term regional stability,\u201d ISPR said.<\/p>\n<p>The Chinese leadership acknowledged the professionalism of the Pakistan Armed Forces, describing them as a cornerstone of resilience and a vital contributor to peace and stability in South Asia, the ISPR further added.<\/p>\n<p>On the military side, COAS Gen Munir held detailed meetings with General Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC); General Chen Hui, Political Commissar of the PLA Army; and Lieutenant General Cai Zhai Jun, Chief of Staff of the PLA Army.<\/p>\n<p>The military-level discussions focused on strengthening defence and security cooperation, including counterterrorism collaboration, joint training and exercises, defence modernisation, and enhanced institutional linkages.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBoth sides underscored the importance of operational interoperability and strategic coordination to effectively counter hybrid and transnational threats,\u201d the ISPR said.<\/p>\n<p>The Chinese military leadership expressed full confidence in the strength of the bilateral defence relationship and acknowledged Pakistan\u2019s pivotal role in promoting regional peace and stability, the statement added.<\/p>\n<p>Read: Senator demands FBR officer&#8217;s dismissal over public mistreatment<\/p>\n<p>COAS Gen Munir conveyed appreciation for China\u2019s consistent support and reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s resolve to further expand military-to-military cooperation across all domains.<\/p>\n<p>Upon arrival at the PLA Army Headquarters, the COAS was presented with a guard of honour, reflecting the longstanding camaraderie and deep-rooted military ties between the armed forces of Pakistan and China, the statement noted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe visit reflects the growing depth of politico-military ties between the two brotherly nations and underscores their shared resolve to advance regional security through sustained high-level dialogue and engagements,\u201d the ISPR concluded.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir undertook a high-level official visit to the People\u2019s Republic of China, where he held a series of meetings with senior Chinese political and military leadership to further reinforce the strategic partnership between the two brotherly nations, the military said in a statement on Friday. 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