Top Chinese general, army chief Munir discusses matters of mutual interests, regional stability

Rawalpindi: General Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission (CMC), called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS0 General Syed Asim Munir at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.

He lauded the Pakistan Army’s resolve and professionalism in its ongoing counter-terrorism efforts, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

The top Chinese military official visited the GHQ along with a high-powered delegation where he reiterated China's determination to further strengthen this enduring relationship.

Army Chief Asim Munir and CMC Vice Chairman Youxia held a one-on-one meeting, which was followed by delegation-level discussions, the ISPR's statement further said.

The engagements focused on matters of mutual interest, regional security dynamics, measures for regional stability, and enhancing bilateral defence cooperation.

Earlier, upon his arrival at GHQ, General Youxia laid a floral wreath at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada, paying homage to Pakistan’s martyrs.

He was accorded a warm reception, including a guard of honour presented by a smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Army, the ISPR 's statement further stated.