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RAWALPINDI: Chinese Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe on Monday met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, expressing his country’s willingness to provide technical assistance for supporting flood relief efforts in Pakistan.
According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Wei Fenghe made the offer during a meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who is on a two-day official visit to China.
“China greatly values its time-tested relations with Pakistan and its army, and looking forward to further expanding the cooperation.” The Chinese defense minister said.
He also referred to Pak-China military cooperation as a crucial foundation of bilateral relations and stated that the construction of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was intended to benefit and prosper the people of both nations more.
General Wei Fenghe expressed his gratitude to the COAS for the exceptional steps taken to ensure the safety and security of the CPEC projects in Pakistan and the efforts made to maintain regional stability.
He expressed satisfaction over progress on CPEC and hoped for timely completion of the project.
He conveyed his grief over the devastation caused by ongoing floods in Pakistan due to climate changes and offered sincere condolence to the families of the victims.
He also appreciated Pakistan Army’s rescue and relief efforts in flood affected areas. The COAS thanked the Chinese defense minister for his sentiments and continued Chinese support to Pakistan.