Pak-China friendship is deeply rooted in hearts & minds of Pakistanis: CJCSC Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza

RAWALPINDI (92 News) - Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza is on an official visit to China as head of delegation for Pakistan-China Defence and Security Talks from June 18 to 22.

During the visit, CJCSC met Chinese Chief of Joint Staff Department General Liu Zhenli. During the meeting, both sides reviewed ongoing bilateral defence cooperation between China and Pakistan.

The CJCSC reiterated that Pakistan-China friendship is highly valued and deeply rooted in the hearts and minds of Pakistani people. "Not only have the military relations of the two countries withstood test of time, but also high-level cooperation in defence and training has progressed well," he added.

General Sahir Shamshad Mirza also held wide-ranging bilateral meetings with high ranking civil and military dignitaries including Mr Qin Gang, Chinese State Councilor, Foreign Minister, Chen Wenqing and other key military and government officials.

Both sides re-affirmed commitment that being 'Iron Brothers and All-Weather Friends', Pakistan and China would continue to forge deeper strategic ties.