COAS Bajwa, Chinese Defense Minister discuss bilateral, regional issues
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe in Xi’an and discussed issues of common concern, such as the current international and regional situation. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Army Chief met the Chinese defence minister during his two-day official visit to China. During the meeting, Wei Fenghe expressed his condolences over the deaths due to the severe floods in Pakistan and said that China and Pakistan were all-weather strategic partners. Moreover, the government of China will provide 300 million Yuan for the flood affectees, whereas the People’s Liberation Army will give 100 million Yuan to assist the affectees. China will also provide 100 Million Yuan aid on a humanitarian basis. The total aid of 500 million Yuan makes up to 15.8 billion in Pakistani rupees ($71.3 million).
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who is on an official two-day official visit to China met Chinese Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe to discuss matters of mutual interest.
During the meeting, General Wei Fenghe said that China greatly values its time-tested relations with Pakistan and its Army and looks forward to further expanding this cooperation.
He also said that development of CPEC is aimed at bringing more benefits and prosperity to the people of both countries and termed Pak-China military cooperation as an important pillar of bilateral relations.
The Defence Minister thanked COAS for special measures taken for provision of safe and secure environment to CPEC projects in Pakistan and efforts towards regional stability. He hoped for timely completion of the CPEC projects.
General Wei Fenghe conveyed his grief over the devastation caused by ongoing floods in Pakistan due to climate changes and offered sincere condolence to the families of the victims.
He said that China is willing to provide technical assistance for flood relief efforts in Pakistan and also appreciated Pakistan Army’s rescue and relief efforts in flood affected areas.
COAS thanked Defense Minister for his sentiments and continued Chinese support to Pakistan.
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