RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The 97th Anniversary of the founding of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China was hosted at Pakistan Army’s General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Thursday.
The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
The Chinese Defence Attaché Major General Wang Zhong, Chinese Embassy Officials, and Officers from Tri-Services of Pakistan also attended the event.
While welcoming the Chinese guests, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir congratulated the PLA and praised its contribution to Chinese defence, security and nation development.
General Asim Munir further added that “Pakistan-China relations are exceptional and have always weathered the vicissitudes of strategic environment with mutual trust and unwavering belief in each other’s support”.
“Relations between Pakistan Army and Peoples Liberation Army are strong and both militaries continue to engage in bilateral military cooperation, demonstrating the iron clad brotherhood between the two Countries,” the COAS concluded.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong thanked the COAS for hosting the event for the 97th anniversary of the founding of the PLA.
“Pakistani military has always been at the forefront of countering terrorism and has made great sacrifices for the peace and stability of Pakistan and the region,” the Chinese ambassador remarked.
“We stand ready to work with our brethren to combat terrorism and firmly believe that no force can destroy the iron-clad friendship between China and Pakistan and the brotherhood between the two militaries,” Jiang Zaidong added.
