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General Syed Asim Munir, COAS was the Chief Guest on the occasion.<\/p>\n
Her Excellency Ms. Pang Chunxue, Charge\u0301 d\u2019Affaires of the embassy of the People\u2019s Republic of China, Major General Wang Zhong, Defence Attache\u0301, Chinese Embassy officials & Officers from tri-services of Pakistan attended the event.<\/p>\n
Speaking on the occasion, the Chinese Charge\u0301 d\u2019Affaires thanked COAS for hosting the event for the 96th anniversary of the founding of the PLA.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between China & Pakistan has stood the test of the time and change of international landscapes\u201d, the Chinese Charge\u0301 d\u2019Affaires remarked.<\/p>\n
\u201cChina & Pakistan have just jointly celebrated the 10th anniversary of the launch of CPEC and in the past months, COAS and other military leaders paid successful visits to China, which has strongly promoted the relationship between the two militaries\u201d, the Chinese Charge\u0301 d\u2019Affaires endorsed.<\/p>\n
COAS felicitated the PLA and lauded the PLA\u2019s role in China\u2019s defence, security & nation building.<\/p>\n
While highlighting various facets of the deep-rooted ties between the two states, militaries and the people, COAS said that \u201cPakistan-China relationship is unique & robust that has proven its resilience in the face of all challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe PLA and Pakistan Army are brothers in arms & our relationship will continue to contribute towards safeguarding our collective interests\u201d,\u00a0COAS\u00a0concluded.<\/p>\n