RAWALPINDI: The 97th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) of China observed at Pakistan Army Headquarters on Thursday, the military’s media wing said.
According to the Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR), Jiang Zaidong Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Major General Wang Zhong, Defence Attaché, Chinese Embassy officials and Officers from tri-services of Pakistan attended the event.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M) welcoming the guests, congratulated the PLA and praised its contributions to Chinese defence, security and nation development.
He further added that “Pakistan-China relations are exceptional and have always weathered the vicissitudes of strategic environment with mutual trust and unwavering belief in each other’s support”.
“Relations between Pakistan Army and Peoples Liberation Army are strong and both militaries continue to engage in bilateral military cooperation, demonstrating the iron clad brotherhood between the two countries”, COAS concluded.
The Chinese Ambassador speaking on the occasion thanked COAS for hosting the event for the 97th anniversary of the founding of the PLA. “Pakistani military has always been at the forefront of countering terrorism and has made great sacrifices for the peace and stability of Pakistan and the region”, Chinese ambassador remarked.
“We stand ready to work with our brethren to combat terrorism and firmly believe that no force can destroy the iron-clad friendship between China and Pakistan and the brotherhood between the two militaries”, Chinese ambassador said.
