China and Pakistan have once again pledged to strengthen their military cooperation and strategic coordination, with Beijing describing the relationship between the two countries as an enduring “iron-clad friendship.”
Speaking during a monthly press briefing, Chinese Defence Ministry spokesman Colonel Jiang Bin highlighted the close ties between Beijing and Islamabad following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent official visit to China.
He said China and Pakistan remain trusted neighbours, reliable partners and strong friends who continue to support each other during challenging times. According to Colonel Jiang, defence cooperation between the two countries has produced significant progress in strategic communication, joint military exercises, personnel exchanges, and defence technology collaboration.
He noted that exercises involving the armies, navies and air forces of both countries, including the “Warriors,” “Ocean Guards,” and “Eagles” drills, have become important symbols of bilateral military cooperation.
Colonel Jiang added that China is ready to further deepen practical cooperation with Pakistan under the guidance of both countries’ leadership and continue supporting each other on matters related to core national interests.
He said the two nations would continue strengthening military-to-military relations while working together for regional peace, security and development. The Chinese official also described Pakistan-China ties as a friendship that has grown stronger over the past 75 years despite global changes.
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- Fixing the Executive Branch of Government
- Fixing the Legislative Branch of Government
- Fixing the Judicial Branch of Government
- The Bureaucratic Coup
These books are available at Vanguard Books and other bookstores across Pakistan.
