[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]On the first day of his official visit to China, Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir discussed mutual security interests and military cooperation, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The COAS was greeted warmly and presented with a guard of honour at the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Headquarters, according to the ISPR.
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“[The] COAS reviewed the smartly turned out contingent which was later followed by a detailed meeting with the Commander of PLA Army. Matters of mutual security interests and military cooperation were discussed. Both military commanders reiterated the need for maintaining peace and stability in the region and enhancing military to military cooperation,” the military’s media wing reported.
The army chief also witnessed a demonstration of the operational capabilities of the PLA troops and praised the high standards of training and professionalism displayed by the soldiers.
The COAS will meet with military leaders in China again to strengthen the two militaries’ long-standing relationship, according to the ISPR.
The army chief had begun his four-day maiden visit to China the day before, which many see as critical in light of recent geo-strategic developments
This is his first trip to China since taking over as army chief on November 29. Some observers find it unusual that the army chief’s visit took so long to come to fruition.
It is common for the new army chief in Pakistan to undertake a visit to China within weeks of his appointment. The delay this time is attributed to the internal situation in Pakistan as well as the transition in China.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
