Pakistan army chief lauds China’s support on Kashmir

RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa appreciated China’s understanding and support on all important issues particularly Kashmir.

The army chief was speaking to General Xu Qiliang, Vice Chairman Central Military Commission (CMC) at GHQ yesterday.

The visiting dignitary had one on one meeting with General Bajwa followed by delegation level talks.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security, avenues to enhance bilateral defence collaboration and particularly situation in Indian occupied Jummu and Kashmir (IoJ&K) were discussed.

The army chief appreciated China’s understanding and support on all important issues particularly Kashmir.

General Xu Qiliang affirmed that China greatly values its time tested relations with Pakistan and its Army and is looking forward to further solidify this relation.

Later, an MoU was signed for enhancement of defence cooperation and capacity building of Pakistan Army.

Earlier, on arrival at GHQ, the Vice Chairman CMC laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada. The visiting dignitary was presented guard of honour.