COAS meets Chinese, Afghan FM, discuss
Chief of the Army General Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, met with Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang in separate meetings, Inter-Services said on Sunday. Public Relations (ISPR).
State Councilor and Foreign Minister Gang and Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi are on a two-day visit to Pakistan to attend the China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue in the country.
In a press release, ISPR said that General Munir and the Chinese FM Gang discussed matters of mutual concern, including regional security and defense cooperation at their meeting.
The COAS reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the China-Pakistan strategic relationship and also pledged full support for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, which is a vital component of the Belt and Road Initiative. Route (BRI) from the neighboring country, the statement added.
He said the army chief also appreciated Beijing’s unwavering support for Islamabad on regional and international affairs. “Foreign Minister Qin Gang stressed the importance of the long-standing strategic relationship between the sister nations and expressed his satisfaction with the progress made in the CPEC while reiterating China’s commitment. commitment to its timely completion,” added the media wing of the Armed Forces.
The ISPR added that the Chinese FM appreciates Pakistan’s efforts to maintain regional peace and stability, especially the support of the Pakistani armed forces in providing security for Chinese citizens and projects in the country.
The two dignitaries also discussed the evolution of the security situation in the region. The COAS recognized China’s role in promoting peace and stability in the region, and the two sides agreed to enhance their existing cooperation in defense and security domains to effectively counter common security challenges.
“The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both sides reiterating their determination to further strengthen the time-tested friendship between Pakistan and China,” the ISPR added.
