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Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir said on Saturday that the friendship between Pakistan and China is “unique, time-tested and has remained steadfast in the face of evolving regional and global challenges”.
He made the remarks while addressing the 99th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), which was commemorated at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
It said that China’s Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong was the guest of honour on the occasion. China’s Defence Attaché Major General Wang Zhong, officials from the Chinese Embassy and senior military officers from Pakistan’s tri-services also attended the ceremony.
According to ISPR, Field Marshal Munir extended a warm welcome to the distinguished guests and congratulated the PLA on the occasion of its 99th founding anniversary.
