Chinese defence minister meets PM, Naval chief

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ISLAMABAD: The Chinese Defence Minister Chang Wanquan on Friday held meetings with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and the Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Asif Sandila, DawnNews reported.

The Chinese defence minister met with the premier in Islamabad to discuss matters pertaining to military cooperation between the two countries.

The prime minister expressed his continuation of support for the one China policy and said that friendship with China was a significant element of our foreign policy.

Moreover, Mr Wanquan also assured of continuation of China’s cooperation with Pakistan in the field of military and defence.

Earlier during the day, the Chinese defence minister met with Admiral Asif Sandila and agreed on further enhancing defence cooperation.

Both the sides also discussed naval programs underway.

Also, Adm Sandila said that Pakistan Navy would seek China’s cooperation to increase its defence capacity.

A day earlier, the Chinese defence minister met with his Pakistani counterpart Khawaja Asif at the defence ministry. The Chinese defence minister had also visited the General Headquarters where he was received by Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif.

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