Chinese Ambassador Nong, COAS Bajwa meet to discuss matters of mutual interest

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Mr Nong Rong called on Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa and the two discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security situation, bilateral cooperation in various fields, especially CPEC. Ambassador Nong also appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for peace in the region, while COAS Bajwa thanked China for its continuous support, especially during the pandemic.

ISLAMABAD  –  Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Mr Nong Rong called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ on Friday. “During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation, bilateral cooperation in various fields and update on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) were discussed,” says a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate following the meeting.

COAS thanked the Ambassador for unwavering Chinese support extended to Pakistan during testing times of pandemic. Ambassador appreciated and acknowledged Pakistan’s positive role in the region and pledged to play his role for further improvement in diplomatic cooperation between both countries.

Meanwhile, Special Envoy of the Foreign Minister for Counter-Terrorism and Mediation of Conflict Resolution, State of Qatar Doctor Mutlaq Bin Majed Al-Qahtani called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ on Friday.

According to the ISPR, during the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including recent updates on Afghan situation, facilitation of reconciliation process in Afghanistan and cooperation in various fields were discussed in detail. COAS appreciated the contributions and highly constructive role played by Qatar in facilitating and hosting Afghan Peace Process and hoped for continuous cooperation for ensuring regional peace and stability in the region.

The visiting dignitary also appreciated Pakistan’s consistent efforts for peace and stability in the region and pledged to keep working for strengthening relations between the two countries.