Rawalpindi (Web Desk): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday said that Pakistan-China relationship is unique and robust that has proven its resilience in the face of challenges.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), he was addressing a ceremony in connection with the 95th Anniversary of the founding of Chinese Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.
The ambassador of China to Pakistan Nong Rong, officials from the Chinese Embassy and officers from the tri-services of Pakistan attended the event, the military's media wing said.
The COAS said that PLA and Pakistan Army are brothers in arms and our relationship will continue to contribute towards safeguarding the collective interests.
He highlighted various facets of the deep rooted ties between the two states, militaries and the peoples.
General Qamar Javed Bajwa lauded PLA's role in China's defense, security and nation building.
Speaking on the occasion, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong thanked the army chief for hosting reception on the eve of PLA's anniversary.
He said China and Pakistan are iron brothers, all weather friends and strategic partners.
The Chinese ambassador said the recent meeting of China-Pakistan Joint Committee of Cooperation has set up an important platform for military collaborations which will serve effectively for military to military relations between the two countries.
