- Chinese FM hails Pakistan Army as pillar of stability, assures full support for security and sovereignty
- COAS pledges protection of Chinese projects, vows to advance counter-terrorism and CPEC cooperation
ISLAMABAD: The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Saturday highlighted the outcome of an important meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, reaffirming the “all-weather, rock-solid” partnership between the two countries.
Wang Yi described the Pakistan Army as a “pillar of national stability and a strong guardian of Pakistan–China friendship,” stressing that it has always played a pivotal role in implementing the consensus reached between the leaderships of the two nations.
“In uncertain global times, promoting strong Pakistan–China relations is highly beneficial to regional peace and stability,” he remarked, adding that Pakistan has consistently remained a top priority in China’s neighborly diplomacy.
The Chinese minister assured that Beijing would continue to fully cooperate with Pakistan in safeguarding its territorial integrity and national security, while also welcoming Islamabad’s constructive role in international affairs.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, for his part, reaffirmed the depth of bilateral ties, calling China Pakistan’s “iron brother” and noting that the two nations have always stood by each other in times of joy and adversity. He expressed gratitude to Chinese leadership for its support in Pakistan’s economic and social development and pledged that the Army remains committed to counter-terrorism cooperation and the safety of Chinese nationals and projects in Pakistan—a longstanding concern for Beijing, particularly in relation to the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
“Maintaining friendly relations with China is the unanimous position of the entire Pakistani nation,” Gen Munir underlined, vowing to further strengthen cooperation in security, economic, and regional domains.
The meeting came at a time when Pakistan is grappling with economic challenges and regional volatility, while China seeks enhanced security guarantees for its personnel and investments in the country. Both sides agreed to expand collaboration under their historic strategic partnership, describing their relationship as “time-tested and unbreakable.”
