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Pak Army and PLA are key components of Pak-China strategic relations: COAS Qamar Bajwa

Pak Army and PLA are key components of Pak-China strategic relations: COAS Qamar Bajwa
August 1, 2020
RAWALPINDI (92 News) – Major General Chen Wenrong Defence Attaché, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan along with delegation visited ISPR in connection with celebrations of 93rd anniversary of founding of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). DG ISPR Major General Babar Iftikhar welcomed the delegation to ISPR on behalf of General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS). DG ISPR felicitated PLA on this momentous occasion of PLA anniversary. Pak Army, PLA, key components, Pak-China, strategic relations, COAS The DG ISPR conveyed compliments from COAS & all Ranks of Armed Forces to all ranks of PLA. “Pakistan Army and PLA are the key components of Pak-China strategic relations. We are proud to be brothers in arms,” the COAS said. The visiting dignitary expressed his gratitude for hosting this commemoration ceremony at ISPR. Pak Army, PLA, key components, Pak-China, strategic relations, COAS Speaking on the occasion, Major General Chen Wenrong, the Defence Attaché said that the military relations between China and Pakistan have strengthened over the years. "The two countries have forged all-weather strategic partnership and China highly values the efforts made by Pakistan in all fields especially during COVID-19. China-Pakistan friendship will remain evergreen," he reiterated. Pak Army, PLA, key components, Pak-China, strategic relations, COAS Yao Jing, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, also sent a message of congratulations on PLA day, emphasizing that the Pakistan-China military relations are an important pillar of the strategic ties between two countries. China looks forward to further expanding and enhancing military cooperation with Pakistan to make new contribution to the consolidation of bilateral relations and the maintenance of peace and stability in the region and beyond.