Rawalpindi:Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has emphasized the importance of sustained high-level engagement, stronger institutional linkages, and expanded cooperation in areas of mutual interest between Pakistan and China. He held a meeting with Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, during the latter's visit to Rawalpindi.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Field Marshal highlighted the historic and time-tested bonds between the two countries. The discussions between the two sides included matters of mutual interest, evolving regional and international security dynamics, and bilateral relations.

Both parties expressed their shared resolve to further strengthen the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between Pakistan and China. The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan's contributions to regional peace and stability and expressed confidence in further advancing the longstanding strategic partnership between the two nations.