Pakistan’s Military Chief Asim Munir Commemorates PLA Anniversary with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong
In a ceremony held at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir paid tribute to China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on its 99th founding anniversary. The event was attended by China’s Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong and other high-ranking officials from the Chinese Embassy.
Munir extended a warm welcome to the distinguished guests, congratulating the PLA on its remarkable contributions to China’s defence, national development, and international peace and security. He highlighted the enduring strength of Pakistan-China relations, describing it as “unique, time-tested, and has remained steadfast in the face of evolving regional and global challenges.”
The field marshal 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 protection of common strategic interests. He also acknowledged China’s significant contributions and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.
During the ceremony, Munir expressed his appreciation for hosting the commemorative event and reaffirmed China’s unwavering support for Pakistan. The Chinese ambassador expressed sincere gratitude to Field Marshal Munir for hosting the occasion, stating that he acknowledged Pakistan armed forces’ “significant contributions” and reaffirmed China’s commitment to strengthening their all-weather strategic cooperative partnership.
The PLA anniversary marked an important milestone in bilateral relations between Pakistan and China, with both countries celebrating a century of cooperation. The event highlighted the close ties between the two nations, which have been strengthened by shared interests and mutual trust over the years.
Source: Dawn
Based on reporting from Dawn.
