RAWALPINDI: The State Councillor and Minister for Public Security, People’s Republic of China, Guo Shengekun, called on Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif in his office on Sunday.

According to a press release of the Inter Services Public Relations, issues of mutual interest, regional security and measures to enhance bilateral defence and security collaboration were discussed during the meeting.

Mr Guo and other members of the Chinese delegation were briefed about the situation prevailing in the region.

The Chinese dignitaries acknowledged Pakistan’s efforts in fight against terrorism and towards regional stability.

They appreciated the successes achieved in Operation Zarb-i-Azb being carried out by the military against militants in North Waziristan.

Published in Dawn December 8th , 2014