Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, reaffirmed that Pakistan Armed Forces and the PLA are true partners, bound by mutual trust, unwavering support and a shared commitment to regional peace, stability and the protection of common strategic interests.
He expressed this during addressing the 99th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of the People’s Republic of China, which was commemorated at the General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi.
According to the ISPR press release, Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. Major General Wang Zhong, Defence Attaché of China, officials of the Chinese Embassy and senior military officers from Pakistan’s tri-services also attended the ceremony.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir extended a warm welcome to the distinguished guests and congratulated the PLA on the occasion of its 99th founding anniversary. He paid tribute to the PLA’s remarkable contributions to China’s defence, national development and international peace and security.
Highlighting the enduring strength of Pakistan-China relations, the Field Marshal observed that friendship between the two countries is unique, time-tested and has remained steadfast in the face of evolving regional and global challenges. He reaffirmed that Pakistan Armed Forces and the PLA are true partners, bound by mutual trust, unwavering support and a shared commitment to regional peace, stability and the protection of common strategic interests.
Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Jiang Zaidong expressed sincere appreciation to the Field Marshal for hosting the commemorative event. He acknowledged the Pakistan Armed Forces’ significant contributions and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism and reaffirmed China’s unwavering support for Pakistan and its enduring commitment to further strengthening the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership between the two countries.
Defence cooperation between Pakistan and China has steadily strengthened over the past several decades. The two countries maintain close ties in joint military exercises, defence production, military training, intelligence cooperation, and advanced defence technology.
Defence cooperation between the two countries is regarded as an important contributor to regional peace, stability, and shared security.
Pakistan and China are often described as “iron brothers,” reflecting a relationship that has continued to expand across diplomatic, economic, defence, and strategic domains.
Joint defence projects, the supply and development of modern military equipment, combined military exercises, and high-level military exchanges have further strengthened the partnership between the two countries.
China is also one of Pakistan’s key defence partners, and the two countries maintain close coordination on a range of international issues, including regional security.
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