Chief of Army Staff( COAS) General Syed Asim Munir met Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi and his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang in separate meetings, theInter-Services Public Relations( ISPR) said on Sunday. State Councilor and Foreign Minister Gang and Acting Afghan FM Muttaqi are on a two- day visit to Pakistan to attend the China- Afghanistan- Pakistan Foreign Ministers ’ Dialogue in the country.
In a press release, the ISPR said that General Munir and Chinese FM Gang bandied matters of collective interest, including indigenous security and defence cooperation in their meeting. The COAS reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to the China- Pakistan strategic relationship and also pledged full support for the China- Pakistan Economic Corridor( CPEC) design, which is a vital element of the neighbouring country’s Belt and Road Initiative( BRI), the statement fostered.
It maintained that the army chief also appreciated Beijing's unvarying support for Islamabad on indigenous and transnational issues. Read COAS lauds courage of colors sharing in ongoing fight against terror “ Foreign Minister Qin Gang underlined the significance of the longstanding strategic relationship between the fraternal nations and expressed his satisfaction over the progress made on the CPEC while reiterating China's commitment to its timely completion, ” added the service's media sect.
The ISPR fostered that the Chinese FM appreciated Pakistan's sweats in maintaining indigenous peace and stability, especially the support of Pakistan's fortified forces to give security to Chinese citizens and systems in the country. The two dignitaries also bandied the evolving security situation in the region. The COAS conceded China's part in promoting peace and stability in the region, and both sides agreed to enhance their being cooperation in defence and security disciplines to effectively fight common security challenges. “ The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both sides reiterating their resoluteness to further strengthen the time- tested, all- rainfall fellowship between Pakistan and China, ” added the ISPR.
COAS meets Muttaqi In his meeting with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting FM of Afghanistan, the army principal bandied issues of collective interest, including aspects related to indigenous security, border operation, and formalisation of bilateral security mechanisms for enhancement in the current security terrain, the ISPR said. “( The) COAS stressed the need for enhanced cooperation between the two fraternal neighbours to effectively attack the common challenges of terrorism and unreasonableness, ” the press release added.
Read further Afghan amusement FM's visit to Pakistan on the cards The statement fostered that the army principal reiterated the need for full support and commitment from the Afghan interim government in matters of collective interest. “ Foreign Minister Muttaqi appreciated Pakistan's traditional support for the people of Afghanistan and conceded the important part that Pakistan continues to play in easing peace and development in Afghanistan, ” the service’s media sect added.
The statement fostered that the Afghan amusement FM also expressed his desire to work nearly with Pakistan to promote indigenous stability and substance. “ Both sides agreed on the significance of maintaining regular connections to strengthen bilateral ties and address issues of common concern, ” said the ISPR. The COAS reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to a stable, peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan.
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