Chinese top military brass acknowledges Pakistan’s role in regional peace

BEIJING: The Chinese military leadership reiterated full confidence in the strength of the bilateral defence partnership and acknowledged Pakistan’s pivotal role in promoting regional peace.

The Chinese top brass expressed these views in the meeting with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir, who is currently on an official visit to the People’s Republic of China, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

The military’s media wing said that the army chief held a series of high-level meetings in Beijing with senior Chinese political and military leadership, reaffirming the ironclad strategic partnership between Pakistan and China.

Field Marshal Asim Munir held meetings with General Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), General Chen Hui, Political Commissar of the PLA Army, and Lieutenant General Cai Zhai Jun, Chief of Staff of the PLA Army, the statement added.

“These engagements featured comprehensive exchanges on defence and security cooperation, including counterterrorism collaboration, joint training, defence modernisation, and enhanced institutional linkages,” the statement added.

Both leaders emphasised improving operational interoperability and strategic coordination to confront hybrid and transnational threats.

“Upon arrival at the PLA Army Headquarters, the COAS was presented with a guard of honour, symbolizing the longstanding camaraderie between the two Armed Forces.”

In addition to that, the COAS called on Han Zheng, Vice President of the People’s Republic of China, and Wang Yi, Foreign Minister of China.

The statement further alleged that the COAS’s discussion with Chinese leadership focused on the evolving regional and global political landscape, connectivity initiatives under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and the need for coordinated responses to shared geopolitical challenges.

“Both sides expressed satisfaction over the depth of bilateral engagement and reiterated their shared commitment to sovereign equality, multilateral cooperation, and long-term regional stability.”

It added that the Chinese leadership lauded the Pakistan Armed Forces as a cornerstone of resilience and a vital contributor to peace in South Asia.

Field Marshal Asim Munir appreciated China’s consistent support and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further expanding military-to-military cooperation across all domains.

“The visit reflects the growing depth of politico-military ties between the two brotherly nations and underscores their shared resolve to advance regional security through sustained high-level dialogue and engagements.”