Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has emphasised the importance of sustained high-level engagement, stronger institutional linkages and expanded cooperation across areas of mutual interest between Pakistan and China.

He was talking to Liu Haixing, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, who called on him in Rawalpindi today.

The Field Marshal also highlighted the historic and time-tested bonds between the two countries.

During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, evolving regional and international security dynamics and bilateral relations.

They expressed their shared resolve to further strengthen the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between Pakistan and China.

The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan's contributions to regional peace and stability and expressed confidence in further advancing the longstanding strategic partnership between Pakistan and China.