Munir calls for stronger Pakistan-China institutional ties
Liu Haixing, minister of the Communist Party of China's International Department, called on the army chief in Rawalpindi and praised Pakistan's regional role.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir called for sustained high-level engagement with China during a meeting in Rawalpindi on Monday, the state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported.
Munir, who serves as Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, stressed that stronger institutional linkages and wider cooperation in areas of mutual interest would benefit both countries.
Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, called on Munir at his office in Rawalpindi.
The two sides discussed matters of mutual interest, changing regional and international security conditions and bilateral relations.
Munir also highlighted the historic and time-tested bonds between Pakistan and China.
Both sides expressed their shared resolve to further strengthen the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries.
Liu said he appreciated Pakistan's contributions to regional peace and stability, and he expressed confidence in advancing the long-standing strategic partnership.
The International Department handles the Communist Party's ties with political parties and organizations abroad, and it is one of the main channels for party-level diplomacy with China's partners.
Pakistan and China have described their relationship as an all-weather strategic partnership for many years, covering economic, security and infrastructure cooperation, including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
The meeting reflects the continued focus of both countries on keeping high-level contacts active, although the report does not mention any new agreements or specific initiatives.
