Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who is in China on a three-day tour, visited headquarters of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and met PLA Chief Gen Han Weiguo.
According to an official press release, the two dignitaries discussed regional security environment, security of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and bilateral security cooperation.
The PLA chief appreciated and acknowledged high professional standing of Pak Army displayed while combating terrorism.
He also appreciated high degree of security being provided to CPEC by Pakistan Army. Chinese army chief expressed his keen desire to benefit from Pakistan Army’s combat experience and also expand bilateral cooperation.
COAS Bajwa thanked his counterpart for hosting him. He expressed that both armies have history of cooperation and there are vast avenues for further enhancing the same.
Earlier, upon arrival at PLA headquarters, Bajwa was presented guard of honour.
Moreover, the army chief is scheduled to meet Vice Chairman Central Military Commission(CMC) Gen Zhang Youxia.