RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has reiterated the resolve to thwart designs of those who want to spoil China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The army chief expressed this resolve during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong who called on him at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Tuesday, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, developing Afghanistan situation and regional security were discussed in detail, the ISPR said.
The Chinese ambassador appreciated Pakistan’s sincere efforts for bringing peace and stability in the region, especially in the light of recent developments in Afghanistan and reiterated that China will continue to support Pakistan as a strategic partner.
China has reassured Pakistan support amid a rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan following the exit of US troops from Kabul. The Taliban celebrated their total return to power on Tuesday with gunfire and diplomacy, after the last US troops flew out of Afghanistan to end two decades of war.
Meanwhile, Heiko Maas, Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ on Tuesday.
According to the ISPR, matters of mutual interest, overall regional security situation including the latest developments in Afghanistan and bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed during the meeting.
The COAS said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Germany and expressed desire for enhanced mutually beneficial bilateral relations.
The German dignitary acknowledged Pakistan’s continuous efforts for peace and stability in the region and thanked the COAS for assistance rendered by Pakistan during evacuations from Kabul.
