RAWALPINDI: Celebrating the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), Army Chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa Monday called the militaries of Pakistan and China “brothers in arms” whose relationship will “continue to contribute towards safeguarding our shared interests”.
Gen. Bajwa was the chief guest at a ceremony held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi to mark the founding of the PLA. Nong Rong, the Chinese ambassador in Pakistan, diplomats from the Chinese mission, and officers from the tri-services of Pakistan were among those who attended the event, an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said.
The army chief felicitated PLA and lauded its role in China’s defence, security and nation-building. Highlighting various facets of the deep-rooted ties between the two nations, militaries and the people, he said: “Pakistan China relationship is unique and robust that has proven its resilience in the face of challenges.”
Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Rong thanked the army chief for hosting the reception.
“China and Pakistan are iron brothers, all-weather friends and strategic partners. The recent meeting of China-Pakistan Joint Committee of Cooperation held in China has set up an important platform for military collaborations which will serve effectively for military-to-military relations between the two countries,” he said.
