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Business Recorder
5 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Army chief secures renewed commitments from China
ISLAMABAD/BEIJING: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, chief of army staff (COAS) of Pakistan, has successfully concluded a pivotal official visit to China, where he secured renewed commitments to deepen defence cooperation and strategic collaboration between the two nations. The visit saw high-level engagements focused on enhancing joint military training, defence modernisation, counterterrorism collaboration, and coordinated responses to emerging regional security challenges, underscoring the growing importance of the Pakistan-China partnership in maintaining peace and stability in South Asia. During the visit, Field Marshal Munir held a series of key meetings with senior Chinese political and military leaders in Beijing, reaffirming the ironclad strategic alliance that has long defined bilateral relations. He called on Han Zheng, Vice President of China, and Wang Yi, Foreign Minister, where discussions centred on the evolving geopolitical landscape, the progress of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, and the necessity of multilateral cooperation to tackle shared challenges. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the depth and breadth of their engagement, reiterating their mutual commitment to sovereign equality, regional stability, and multilateral diplomacy. Chinese leaders lauded the Pakistan Armed Forces as a cornerstone of resilience and a critical force for peace in South Asia. On the military front, the COAS met with General Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC); General Chen Hui, Political Commissar of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Army; and Lieutenant General Cai Zhai Jun, Chief of Staff of the PLA Army. Upon arrival at PLA Army Headquarters, Field Marshal Munir was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour, symbolising the deep camaraderie between the two forces. The detailed discussions emphasised enhancing defence and security cooperation, including counterterrorism efforts, joint training exercises, defence modernisation, and stronger institutional linkages. Both sides placed special focus on improving operational interoperability and strategic coordination to effectively address hybrid and transnational threats. The Chinese military leadership expressed full confidence in the strength of the bilateral defence partnership and recognised Pakistan's pivotal role in promoting regional peace and security. Field Marshal Munir expressed his appreciation for China's steadfast support and reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to further expand military-to-military cooperation across all domains. This visit comes at a crucial juncture as Pakistan pursues a balanced foreign policy, concurrently engaging with other global powers such as the United States to secure economic and security interests. By strengthening ties with China while maintaining dialogue with Washington, Pakistan is demonstrating its pragmatic approach to diplomacy aimed at ensuring national growth, regional stability, and long-term peace. Reuters adds: China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Pakistan to protect the safety of Chinese nationals and projects, as he met with army chief General Asim Munir who was on his first visit to Beijing since his country's recent clashes with India. Over the years China has poured billions of dollars into infrastructure projects in Pakistan under the Belt and Road Initiative. But security concerns have mounted, with Chinese workers repeatedly targeted in what Beijing has called 'terrorist attacks' in the South Asian nation. 'China supports Pakistan in resolutely combating all forms of terrorism and hopes that the Pakistani military will continue to make every effort to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, projects, and institutions,' Wang said during the meeting on Thursday with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Asim Munir, according to a readout from the Chinese foreign ministry. He reaffirmed China's 'ironclad' friendship with Pakistan, saying that Beijing would continue to prioritise the country in its neighbourhood diplomacy. Munir also met with China's Central Military Commission vice chairman Zhang Youxia on Friday, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported. Beijing has pushed Pakistan to allow its own security staff to provide protection to Chinese citizens on the ground, after a car bombing in the southern port city of Karachi that killed two Chinese engineers in October last year, Reuters reported. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Reuters
5 days ago
- Politics
- Reuters
China's foreign minister meets Pakistan army chief, urges protection for nationals
BEIJING, July 25 (Reuters) - China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Pakistan to protect the safety of Chinese nationals and projects, as he met with Pakistan's army chief who was on his first visit to Beijing since his country's recent clashes with India. Over the years China has poured billions of dollars into infrastructure projects in Pakistan under the Belt and Road Initiative. But security concerns have mounted, with Chinese workers repeatedly targeted in what Beijing has called "terrorist attacks" in the South Asian nation. "China supports Pakistan in resolutely combating all forms of terrorism and hopes that the Pakistani military will continue to make every effort to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, projects, and institutions," Wang said during the meeting on Thursday with Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, according to a readout from the Chinese foreign ministry. He reaffirmed China's "ironclad" friendship with Pakistan, saying that Beijing would continue to prioritise the country in its neighbourhood diplomacy. Munir also met with China's Central Military Commission vice chairman Zhang Youxia on Friday, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported. Beijing has pushed Pakistan to allow its own security staff to provide protection to Chinese citizens on the ground, after a car bombing in the southern port city of Karachi that killed two Chinese engineers in October last year, Reuters reported.
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First Post
5 days ago
- Politics
- First Post
China foreign minister urges Pakistani Army Chief to protect nationals, Belt and Road projects
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Pakistan to protect the safety of Chinese nationals and projects, as he met with Pakistan's army chief who was on his first visit to Beijing since his country's recent clashes with India. read more China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on Pakistan to ensure the safety of Chinese nationals and infrastructure projects during his meeting with Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir who was visiting Beijing for the first time since recent clashes with India. Over the years, China has invested billions in Pakistan's infrastructure through the Belt and Road Initiative. However, security concerns have grown amid repeated attacks targeting Chinese workers, which Beijing has labelled as 'terrorist attacks.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD During the Thursday meeting, Wang expressed China's support for Pakistan's efforts to fight all forms of terrorism and stressed the importance of protecting Chinese personnel, projects and institutions. He also emphasized the 'ironclad' friendship between the two countries and reaffirmed China's commitment to prioritizing Pakistan in its regional diplomacy. 'China supports Pakistan in resolutely combating all forms of terrorism and hopes that the Pakistani military will continue to make every effort to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, projects, and institutions,' Wang said during the meeting on Thursday with Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, according to a readout from the Chinese foreign ministry. He reaffirmed China's 'ironclad' friendship with Pakistan, saying that Beijing would continue to prioritise the country in its neighbourhood diplomacy. Munir also met with China's Central Military Commission vice chairman Zhang Youxia on Friday, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported. Beijing has pushed Pakistan to allow its own security staff to provide protection to Chinese citizens on the ground, after a car bombing in the southern port city of Karachi that killed two Chinese engineers in October last year, Reuters reported. With inputs from agencies
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
China's foreign minister meets Pakistan army chief, urges protection for nationals
Find out what's new on ST website and app. FILE PHOTO: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attends the 26th ASEAN Plus Three Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 10, 2025. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/Pool/File Photo BEIJING - China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Pakistan to protect the safety of Chinese nationals and projects, as he met with Pakistan's army chief who was on his first visit to Beijing since his country's recent clashes with India. Over the years China has poured billions of dollars into infrastructure projects in Pakistan under the Belt and Road Initiative. But security concerns have mounted, with Chinese workers repeatedly targeted in what Beijing has called "terrorist attacks" in the South Asian nation. "China supports Pakistan in resolutely combating all forms of terrorism and hopes that the Pakistani military will continue to make every effort to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, projects, and institutions," Wang said during the meeting on Thursday with Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, according to a readout from the Chinese foreign ministry. He reaffirmed China's "ironclad" friendship with Pakistan, saying that Beijing would continue to prioritise the country in its neighbourhood diplomacy. Munir also met with China's Central Military Commission vice chairman Zhang Youxia on Friday, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported. Beijing has pushed Pakistan to allow its own security staff to provide protection to Chinese citizens on the ground, after a car bombing in the southern port city of Karachi that killed two Chinese engineers in October last year, Reuters reported. REUTERS
The Star
22-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
China military calls for efforts to repair image after scandals
FILE PHOTO: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet meets with He Weidong, visiting vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Dec. 4, 2023. CMC Vice Chairman He Weidong, also a Politburo member, has been absent from official events for months, though no public evidence of wrongdoing has emerged. - Xinhua BEIJING: China's top military body has ordered a sweeping overhaul to restore the credibility of political leaders as the commission faces its largest vacancy in years following a series of corruption scandals. The Central Military Commission issued regulations in recent days to "comprehensively purge toxic influence and rebuild the image and credibility of political leaders,' the official People's Liberation Army Daily reported Monday (July 21) on its front page. The regulations direct political leaders to "eradicate poison and eliminate malpractice,' according to the report, which didn't elaborate. The term "liudu,' or widespread poison, is Communist Party parlance for serious offences involving factions of corrupt officials. It previously applied to the cliques of former security chief Zhou Yongkang and ousted Chongqing party boss Bo Xilai. The directive comes as corruption scandals have engulfed the world's largest military by active personnel. They have led to the downfall of two consecutive defence ministers and several officials with ties to the secretive Rocket Force. Former political commissar Miao Hua, who served on the elite Central Military Commission led by President Xi Jinping, was also removed from the CMC last month. CMC Vice Chairman He Weidong, also a Politburo member, has been absent from official events for months, though no public evidence of wrongdoing has emerged. If investigated, He would become the most senior sitting defence official probed since Zhao Ziyang was ousted in 1989 for supporting students during the pro-democracy movement. Separately, the Ministry of Defence recently removed a section for its leadership team from its website. Bloomberg News reported last year that the ministry quietly scrubbed disgraced former defense minister Li Shangfu from the list of top leaders on the site. - Bloomberg
