Pak-China joint efforts can overcome common challenges: Bajwa
islamabad — Chief of the Army Staff Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa has said Pakistan and China have been facing common challenges, “which can be defeated through joint efforts”.
He was addressing a ceremony held in Islamabad to mark the 90th Foundation Day of People’s Liberation Army of China.
He said, “Islamabad and Beijing are important strategic partners and Pakistan Army is proud of its friendship with China,” said the army chief.
On this occasion, he offered his special felicitations to the President of People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, General Fan Changlong, Vice Chairman Central Military Commission and General Fang Fenghui, Chief of Joint Staff.
Gen. Bajwa said, “This day symbolises the power of people’s unity, unflinching resolve and sacrifices, owing to which PLA today is one of the finest military outfits in the world.
“The professional standards of PLA, its training and technological outreach, and its enviable operational record, stand second to none,” he added.
Pakistan Army and the people of Pakistan, he said took great pride in their deep rooted brotherly relationship with the People’s Republic of China. “This enviable relationship finds no parallel in the world,” he said.
The army chief said both China and Pakistan were faced with similar challenges and opportunities.
“Both countries have assumed shared responsibility towards stability in the region and prosperity of our people. This unity of purpose has led to the consolidation and has strengthened our resolve as determined nations, to brave all challenges and storms together,” he added.
He said as important strategic players in the region the relations between Pakistan and China had jointly benefitted both the countries. “It is a relationship based on mutual trust, respect, understanding and cooperation. In fact, this friendship is flourishing with every passing day, which encompasses every aspect of our life,” he maintained. — APP