Current location:world >>
PLA Day warmly celebrated in Pakistan
world6487People have gathered around
IntroductionBy Zamir Ahmed Awan (People's Daily Online) 09:33, August 01, 2021Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (CO ...
Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said that both the Pakistani and Chinese armies will continue to contribute towards safeguarding collective interests, terming the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and Pakistan Army brothers in arms, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
The army chief was speaking at the 94th Anniversary of the founding of PLA commemorated at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Thursday. Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong, Defence Attache Major General Chen Wenrong, officials from the Chinese embassy, and officers from the tri-services of Pakistan attended the event. On the occasion, according to the ISPR, the defense attaché thanked the COAS for hosting a reception on the eve of PLA's 94th Anniversary. "No matter how the world situation changes, we will always stand together in safeguarding our national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and maintaining regional peace and stability," the ISPR quoted Major General Chen Wenrong as saying.
General Qamar felicitated the PLA's leadership and lauded its role in China's defense, security, and nation-building, the statement added. Highlighting various facets of the deep-rooted ties between the two states, militaries, and the people, the COAS said the Pakistan-China relationship is unique and robust that has proven its resilience in the face of challenges. "In the evolving security milieu, Pakistan-China partnership is becoming increasingly important for regional peace and stability," the army chief added. "Our past and present testify that we never gave in to challenges."
The army chief said that the PLA and Pakistan Army are brothers in arms, and the relationship between the two will continue to contribute towards safeguarding the collective interests. To mark the day, the military band welcomed the guests playing Chinese tunes. The venue was specially decorated with Chinese colors. A Chinese flag made of red roses was presented on occasion. The venue was lit up with Chinese lanterns, and Chinese and Pakistani flags were among the highlights of the event.
To pay tribute to the China-Pakistan traditional relations, a special documentary prepared by the ISPR was aired.
Every year on August 1, PLA Day is enthusiastically celebrated in China, with many activities held across the country. As a close friend of China, Pakistan also recognizes the importance of PLA Day and celebrates it regularly.
Relations between the armed forces of China and Pakistan are exemplary and complementary. The two sides have training exchange programs as well as joint military exercises, and frequent goodwill visits and sports activities between the two forces provide opportunities to promote mutual understanding. These ties between the two armed forces are the backbone of relations between the two countries.
Rapidly changing geopolitics, especially in this region, makes it even more important to strengthen the relations between the forces of the two countries. For example, Pakistan's army provides support to Chinese nationals and their interests in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
Pakistan is proud to have a neighbor and a friend like China. Our collaboration is in the name of peace, harmony, and prosperity. With the passage of time, the collaboration between the two forces will be further strengthened, ensuring the security and stability of the region.
It is worth mentioning that the close friendship between China and Pakistan is not against any third country. It is just to promote peace and stability in the region as well as globally. China and Pakistan are responsible countries and are contributing toward global peace, stability, and prosperity.
(Zamir Ahmed Awan is a senior fellow with the Center for China and Globalization (CCG) and a sinologist at the National University of Sciences and Technology in Pakistan. E-mail: [email protected]. )
Tags:
Reprint:Friends are welcome to share on the Internet, but please indicate the source of the article when reprinting it.“Planet Pulse news portal”。http://israel.barryexit.org/article-18a799920.html
Related articles
Hollywood star Shia LaBeouf is spotted on the streets of Gavin and Stacey's hometown Barry
worldHollywood star Shia LaBeouf has shocked onlookers after being spotted on the streets of Barry in Wal ...
【world】
Read moreCould you get your best ever career advice from a ROBOT? The pros and cons of using AI on the job
worldOnce upon a time, one of the best ways to get ahead in your career was to find a mentor early on, an ...
【world】
Read moreThe 7 bridges in the US that are at risk of a Baltimore
worldThere are at least seven bridges in the US with similar size and reach of Baltimore's now-collapsed ...
【world】
Read more
Popular articles
- IF starring Ryan Reynolds lands at the top of a lackluster box office with less
- Children addicted to tech including smartphones are more at risk of psychosis, study suggests
- Pay offer a 'significant loss' to frontline officers
- Piece of 5,800lb battery pallet tossed from NASA's ISS crashes through Florida home
- Inquiry slams UK authorities for failures that killed thousands in infected blood scandal
- I'm from Texas and live in the UK, these are all the weird things I've found about British people
Latest articles
Saudi Arabia is going to sponsor the WTA women's tennis rankings under a new partnership
Sky is back online following a five
The Elle Woods effect: Good looking lawyers have more success in court, study finds
Lazy or genius? It's the gadget that's becoming a must
BBC Countryfile star Adam Henson's wife wrote heartbreaking goodbye letters after cancer diagnosis
How Los Angeles police are fighting back against organized retail theft
LINKS
- Xi, Lula Send Congratulatory Letters to Seminar Involving CPC, Workers' Party of Brazil
- Xinhua Commentary: Xi's Meeting with Ma Injects Positive Energy to Relations Across Taiwan Strait
- U.S. leads world in economic coercion
- Living in Downing Street was like being a prisoner in a soulless cage
- 2023 sees U.S. politics awash with chaos
- Locals slam 'Britain's worst cycle lane' claiming it is still dangerous
- Disturbing rise in teenage boys demanding rough sex and choking girls as young as 12
- Final touches put on Asian Games prep
- Chris Packham joins eco
- Xi, Lula Send Congratulatory Letters to Seminar Involving CPC, Workers' Party of Brazil