Rawalpindi: Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has said that the friendship between Pakistan and China is time-tested and has successfully withstood every challenge over the years.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a ceremony marking the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) was held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. The event was attended by China's Defence Attaché Major General Wang Zhong, officials from the Chinese Embassy, and senior officers from Pakistan's three armed services.
Welcoming the distinguished guests, Field Marshal Asim Munir congratulated the PLA on its 99th founding anniversary and paid tribute to its significant contributions to China's national defence, development, and global peace and security.
He emphasized that Pakistan-China relations have remained strong despite evolving regional and global challenges, describing the two countries' friendship as enduring and unwavering.
The Chief of Defence Forces further stated that the Pakistan Army and the People's Liberation Army (PLA) are genuine partners committed to promoting regional peace, stability, and protecting their shared strategic interests.
Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong thanked Field Marshal Asim Munir for hosting the ceremony and praised the sacrifices and contributions of Pakistan's armed forces in the fight against terrorism.
According to the ISPR, the Chinese envoy also reaffirmed China's unwavering support for Pakistan and reiterated Beijing's commitment to further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
