BEIJING – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir has concluded an official visit to China, where he held wide-ranging talks with top Chinese political and military leaders aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and enhancing coordination to counter emerging hybrid and transnational threats.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Munir met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his stay in Beijing. The discussions focused on evolving global dynamics, regional security, and further collaboration under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework.
“Both sides expressed satisfaction over the deep-rooted nature of bilateral engagement and reaffirmed their shared commitment to sovereign equality, multilateralism, and long-term regional peace,” said the ISPR.
During his military engagements, the COAS held meetings with General Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), as well as other senior officials from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), including General Chen Hui and Lieutenant General Cai Zhai Jun.
The meetings covered a broad spectrum of security and defence topics, including joint military training, counterterrorism strategies, defence modernisation, and enhanced institutional coordination. Both countries emphasised the need to boost operational interoperability in response to the growing spectrum of hybrid and cross-border threats.
The Chinese military leadership reiterated its strong confidence in Pakistan’s role as a stabilising force in South Asia and recognised the Pakistan Armed Forces as a symbol of national resilience.
Field Marshal Munir, in turn, conveyed gratitude for China’s consistent diplomatic and military support. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening defence cooperation “across all domains,” and ensuring the safety of Chinese personnel and projects within Pakistani territory.
In a ceremonial gesture reflecting the long-standing military camaraderie between the two nations, COAS Munir was presented with a guard of honour at the PLA Army Headquarters.
ISPR described the visit as a reflection of the “growing depth of politico-military ties” between Islamabad and Beijing, adding that it underscored the countries’ shared resolve to maintain regional peace through sustained high-level engagement.
Separately, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi hailed Pakistan’s armed forces as a firm supporter of China-Pakistan friendship and a strong defender of national interests. According to Chinese state media, Wang expressed confidence in Pakistan’s ability to continue playing a constructive role in advancing the bilateral partnership.
“China supports Pakistan’s unwavering efforts to eliminate terrorism in all its forms and looks forward to continued security cooperation, particularly in protecting Chinese personnel and projects,” Wang said.
COAS Munir reiterated that building a cooperative partnership with China enjoys the consensus of the entire Pakistani nation. He assured that the military will continue to take all necessary measures to safeguard Chinese interests and will actively expand counter-terrorism cooperation.
