The Chinese Foreign Ministry’s statement on the important meeting of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has come to light.

Quoting Wang Yi, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said that the Pakistani army is a pillar of national stability and a strong guardian of Pakistan-China friendship and cooperation.

Wang Yi said that the Pakistani army has always strongly supported the implementation of the important consensus reached between the leaderships of the two countries. Promoting strong Pakistan-China relations in the face of uncertain circumstances in the world is very beneficial to regional peace and stability.

Wang Yi said that China has always given Pakistan top priority in its neighborly diplomacy. Despite the harsh tests of time, Pakistan-China relations have been further strengthened, and the two countries have established a strong traditional friendship.

He said that China will continue to fully cooperate with Pakistan in safeguarding its territorial integrity and national security. China welcomes Pakistan’s major role in international affairs.

According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir said that China is Pakistan’s “iron friend” and the two countries have always shared each other’s joys and sorrows, the Pak-China strategic partnership is as strong as a rock.

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir said that maintaining friendly relations with China is the unanimous position of the entire Pakistani nation.

Syed Asim Munir expressed his gratitude to the Chinese leadership for its valuable cooperation in Pakistan’s economic and social development.

The Field Marshal said that the Pakistani army is ready to actively promote counter-terrorism and security cooperation.

Syed Asim Munir said that efforts will continue to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, projects and institutions in Pakistan, and steps will be taken to further strengthen Pak-China friendship and continue on the path of development.