Islamabad: Pakistan and China have stepped up their defence cooperation by reaffirming their “strategic partnership in the challenging times” as army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, accompanied by defence officials, held talks with the Chinese team led by vice chairman Central Military Commission General Zhang Youxia.
The tri-service military delegation of Pakistan visited China from June 9 to 12 where it held wide ranging discussions with senior officials of the Chinese military and other government departments, according to a statement by Pakistan army.
The apex meeting was held on June 12 wherein the Pakistani side was headed by Gen Bajwa, while the Chinese side was led by Gen Zhang. “Both sides discussed their perspectives on the international and regional security situation, and expressed satisfaction on defence cooperation between the two countries,” the statement said.
“Pakistan and China reaffirmed their strategic partnership in challenging times and agreed to continue regular exchange of perspectives on issues of mutual interest. Both sides also vowed to enhance their training, technology and counterterrorism cooperation at tri service level,” it added. The visit was part of Pak-China Joint Military Cooperation Committee - its apex committee is the highest military cooperation body.
