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CDF Munir discusses 'evolving regional, international security dynamics' with Chinese dignitary

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On Monday, Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir met Liu Haixing, minister from the International Department of the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee, at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi to discuss evolving security dynamics and bilateral relations between Pakistan and China. The meeting emphasized strengthening their “all-weather strategic cooperative partnership,” with both sides highlighting historical ties, mutual interests, and the importance of sustained high-level engagement. Additionally, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held a separate bilateral meeting with Liu Haixing in Islamabad to discuss cultural ties and people-to-people exchanges.
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On November 2, Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir met with Liu Haixing, minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee (IDCPC), at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi to discuss evolving regional and international security dynamics. Both sides highlighted their shared resolve to strengthen Pakistan-China relations, focusing on sustained high-level engagement, stronger institutional linkages, and expanded cooperation across mutual interests. Additionally, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Haixing’s delegation in Islamabad, reaffirming the “ironclad, time-tested and all-weather strategic cooperative partnership” between Pakistan and China. The discussions covered regional and international developments and emphasized close coordination and cooperation at bilateral and multilateral forums.

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Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir on Monday discussed “evolving regional and international security dynamics and bilateral relations” with a visiting dignitary from China, the military’s media wing said.
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🔮 week, the two countries launched the China-Pakistan Information Corridor (CPIC), which will be based on four pillars — media, business and enterprises, think tanks, and culture/tourism.

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Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir on Monday discussed “evolving regional and international security dynamics and bilateral relations” with a visiting dignitary from China, the military’s media wing said. asserted
wing → discuss → China
According to a statement by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Liu Haixing, minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee (IDCPC), called on CDF Munir at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. uncertain
Haixing → accord → Rawalpindi
Besides discussing matters of mutual interest, both sides “expressed their shared resolve to further strengthen the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between Pakistan and China”, ISPR said. asserted
ISPR → discuss → Pakistan
CDF Munir highlighted the “historic and time-tested bond between the two countries and emphasised the importance of sustained high-level engagement, stronger institutional linkages and expanded cooperation across areas of mutual interest”. asserted
Munir → highlight → interest
China’s Haixing appreciated Pakistan’s contributions to regional peace and stability and expressed confidence in further advancing the longstanding strategic partnership between the two countries, according to the statement. uncertain
Haixing → appreciate → statement
Dar meets Chinese minister asserted
Dar → meet → minister
Separately, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also held a bilateral meeting with the IDCPC minister in Islamabad. asserted
Dar → hold → Islamabad
The Chinese dignitary conveyed greetings from FM Wang Yi, which DPM Dar “warmly reciprocated”, according to the Foreign Office (FO). uncertain
Dar → convey → Office
On his part, Dar also conveyed “warm greetings” to President Xi Jinping on behalf of Pakistan’s leadership. asserted
Dar → convey → leadership
He also reaffirmed Islamabad’s “continued commitment to further strengthening the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership” with Beijing. asserted
He → reaffirm → Beijing
“The two sides discussed ways to enhance cultural ties and people-to-people exchanges,” FO added. asserted
FO → discuss → people
Both leaders, according to FO, expressed their resolve to maintain close coordination and carry forward the “positive momentum” in bilateral relations. uncertain
leaders → accord → relations
Recently, Pakistan and China signed an agreement to operationalise a green channel at the Sost-Khunjerab border for agricultural and allied products to facilitate bilateral trade. asserted
Pakistan → sign → trade
Khunjerab Pass connects Gilgit-Baltistan with China’s Xinjiang region and is the highest paved international border at 15,500 feet above sea level. Also asserted
Pass → connect → level
week, the two countries launched the China-Pakistan Information Corridor (CPIC), which will be based on four pillars — media, business and enterprises, think tanks, and culture/tourism. asserted
which → launch → pillars
Pakistan and China share a longstanding strategic partnership rooted in mutual trust, economic cooperation and regional connectivity. asserted
Pakistan → share → trust
Over the decades, ties have expanded across various sectors — including trade, energy, defence, infrastructure and space — with the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) symbolising a shared vision for development. asserted
Corridor → expand → development
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