Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Thursday met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to deepen security collaboration and reinforce the all-weather strategic partnership between Pakistan and China, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
According to ISPR, the meeting focused on regional security dynamics, counterterrorism cooperation, and matters of mutual interest. Both sides reiterated their resolve to further strengthen defence and security ties, while also pledging to expand coordination at regional and international forums. The discussions also highlighted the importance of enhancing connectivity projects, including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), as part of a broader security and economic partnership.
Wang Yi assured Field Marshal Asim Munir of China’s steadfast support for Pakistan’s sovereignty, stability, and economic progress. The COAS expressed gratitude for Beijing’s consistent backing, emphasizing that the Pakistan-China partnership is central to promoting regional peace, stability, and prosperity. The meeting concluded with a joint reaffirmation to advance security cooperation and collectively address emerging regional challenges.
As part of his visit, the Chinese foreign minister also met the country’s top civilian leadership. On Wednesday, Wang Yi, accompanied by a senior delegation, held detailed discussions with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House.
The prime minister expressed appreciation for China’s unwavering support and assured Beijing of Pakistan’s firm backing on all its core issues. He stressed the need to expand cooperation in trade, investment, and infrastructure, while also paying tribute to the leadership of President Xi Jinping.
Wang Yi reiterated that China remained committed to taking the bilateral partnership to new heights and highlighted CPEC’s role as a flagship project of regional connectivity and shared prosperity.
Earlier, the Chinese foreign minister also called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr, where both leaders discussed regional security and bilateral cooperation. President Zardari described Pakistan and China as “iron brothers and all-weather strategic partners,” reaffirming that ties with China remain the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy, backed at the national, political, and institutional levels.
The series of high-level meetings underlined the continued strength of Pakistan-China ties, as both nations reaffirmed their resolve to expand defence and security cooperation while jointly working for peace, stability, and development in the region.
