China’s Foreign Ministry has welcomed the leadership of Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, who describes the military as a stabilizing strength in the country and a steadfast guardian of the persistent China – Pakistani friendship, reported PTV World on Sunday.
This recognition followed a high -level meeting between Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Coas Munir in Islamabad on August 21.
In his statement, the Foreign Ministry said Wang Yi praised the Pakistani army as a pillar of national stability and a steadfast guardian of China – Pakistani friendship and noticed the role of the military in promoting consensus by the leadership of both countries.
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When he highlights the strength of bilateral ties, Wang Yi emphasized that promoting stronger connections in China – Pakistan contributes to regional peace and stability while confirming Peking’s unwavering support for Pakistan’s territorial integrity and national security.
Field Marshal Munir responded by calling China “Pakistan’s Ironclad friend” and emphasized that their strategic partnership was “as solid as a cliff.” He expressed the appreciation of Peking’s many years of support for Pakistan’s economic and social development and noted that friendship enjoys broad consensus throughout the Pakistani society.
He also outlined Pakistan’s obligation to improve cooperation with terrorism and ensure the protection of Chinese staff and projects in Pakistan. Both sides agreed to consolidate their strategic partnership throughout the weather and continue to promote mutual cooperation.
The meeting took place under Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s three-day official visit to Pakistan, organized on invitation from Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. During his visit, Wang Yi also met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari.
His visit came on the basis of a number of regional and international developments characterized by new conversions. On the one hand, there had been a dramatic turn in Pakistan’s relationship with the United States, while India’s bond with Washington had hit their lowest ebb. In the midst of all this, there had also been a reset in the relationship between China and India.
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Some speculated that China’s search for India could be linked to Pakistan’s warming tape with Peking’s most important opponent, the United States. Similarly, Pakistan’s proximity to the Trump administration was believed to persuade Islamabad to maintain some distance from Beijing.
However, both Wang Yi and Dar rejected such speculation and declared that the relationship between Pakistan-China had stood the test of the time and did not depend on external factors.
Both countries provided a collective message that the current geostrategic development and restructuring would have no negative impact on their “iron-clad and strategic partnership with All-Weather.”
