China and Pakistan, jolted by Karachi attack that killed Chinese, vow stronger military and security ties
- Chinese General Zhang Youxia and Pakistani Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa look to shore up relationship and safeguard common interests
- After Chinese deaths in Dasu and Karachi attacks, China urged Pakistan to improve security for Chinese nationals in the country
In a meeting with Pakistani Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, General Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission, also said China would also “strengthen communication … enhance cooperation, deepen pragmatic exchanges, properly address complex factors in the regional situation and promote deeper relations between the two militaries”, according to the Chinese defence ministry.
In response, Bajwa, the most senior officer in the Pakistan Army, told Zhang his country’s “friendship with China is unbreakable and rock solid” and his country would always stand firmly with China regardless of changes in the international and regional situation.
Pakistan was also looking to improve cooperation in counterterrorism with China among its efforts “to deal with various security challenges, safeguard the common interests of both countries and contribute to regional peace”, he added.
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Well-educated Pakistani mother volunteered to suicide-bomb Chinese-language centre in Karachi
The Pakistan Armed Forces said the two sides pledged to strengthen their training, technology and cooperation on counterterrorism.