COAS praises PLA’s contribution to Chinese defence and development
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The 97th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China was hosted at GHQ, ISPR said on Thursday.
Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, was the chief guest while Major General Wang Zhong, Defence Attaché, Chinese Embassy officials, and the officers from the services of Pakistan attended the event.
Welcoming the Chinese guests, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir congratulated the PLA and praised the PLA’s contribution to Chinese defence, security and national development.
He said: “Pakistan-China relations are exceptional and have always weathered the vicissitudes of the strategic environment with mutual trust and unwavering belief in each other's support”.
He added: “Relations between the Pakistan Army and Peoples Liberation Army are strong and both militaries continue to engage in bilateral military cooperation, demonstrating the brotherhood between the two countries.”
The Chinese Ambassador thanked COAS for hosting the event for the 97th anniversary of the founding of the PLA.
He said: “Pakistani military has always been at the forefront of countering terrorism and has made great sacrifices for the peace and stability of Pakistan and the region.”
He added: “We stand ready to work with our brethren to combat terrorism and firmly believe that no force can destroy the iron-clad friendship between China and Pakistan and the brotherhood between the two militaries.”