PM Imran Khan, Chines defence minister discuss security ties

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Minister for National Defence General Wei Fenghe met with Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad on Tuesday.

The two sides exchanged views on bilateral defense sites between Pakistan and China and other important issues of mutual interest.

Yesterday, General Wei Fenghe had met with General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ.

During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security and enhanced bilateral defence collaboration were discussed.

The visiting dignitary acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan Army’s sincere efforts for regional peace and provision of secure environment for CPEC projects.

The COAS thanked the dignitary for China’s unwavering support to Pakistan on all key issues at regional and international forums. COAS said that Pakistan Army greatly values our time-tested and brotherly relations with China.

“We have been standing together all along, and our relations will be no different in wake of future challenges,” COAS reiterated.

Later on, an MoU was also signed for the enhancement of defence cooperation between both the armies.

Earlier on arrival at GHQ, the Minister of National Defence, laid a floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada. A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Army presented the Guard of Honour to visiting dignitary.