COAS, Chinese army commander discuss security, military cooperation

COAS, Chinese army commander discuss security, military cooperation

Beijing (Web Desk): Pakistan and China have reiterated the need for maintaining peace and stability in the region and enhancing military to military cooperation.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), this was discussed in a meeting between Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir and the Commander of People's Liberation Army (PLA) China at the PLA Army Headquarters in Beijing.

Earlier on arrival at the PLA Army Headquarters, COAS General Asim Munir was given a warm welcome and was presented with guard of honour.

The army chief witnessed a demonstration of the operational capabilities of the PLA Army troops.

He praised the high standards of training and the professionalism displayed by the soldiers.

"COAS Asim Munir will hold further meetings with military leaders in China to enhance the longstanding relations between the two militaries," the ISPR added.

On Tuesday, the army chief had kicked off his four-day maiden visit to China, being seen by many as crucial against the backdrop of recent geo-strategic developments.